This section is from the book "Real Estate Principles And Practices", by Philip A. Benson, Nelson L. North. Also available from Amazon: Real Estate Principles and Practices.
1. Seller's copy of the contract.
2. The latest tax, water and assessment receipted bills.
3. Latest possible water meter reading.
4. Receipts for last payment of interest on mortgages.
5. Originals and certificates of all fire, liability and other insurance policies.
6. Estoppel certificates from the holder of any mortgage which has been reduced showing the amount due and the date to which interest is paid.
7. Any subordination agreements which may be called for in the contract.
8. Satisfaction pieces of mechanics liens, chattel mortgages, judgments or mortgages which are to be paid at or prior to the closing.
9. List of names of tenants, amounts of rents paid and unpaid, dates when rents are due and assignment of unpaid rents.
10. Assignment of leases.
11. Letters to tenants to pay all subsequent rent to the purchaser.
12. Affidavit of title.
13. Authority to execute deed if the seller is acting through an agent.
14. Bill of Sale of personal property covered by the contract.
15. Seller's last deed.
16. Have any unrecorded instruments affecting the title including extension agreements.
17. Deed and other instruments which the seller is to deliver or prepare.
 
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