DOCUMENT CHECKLIST FOR A SALE
Gathering these early is the single cheapest way to shorten a sale.

OWNERSHIP
[ ] Deed as recorded
[ ] Existing title policy from when you bought
[ ] Any survey you already hold
[ ] Mortgage statement and payoff figure

THE BUILDING
[ ] Permits and sign-offs for past work
[ ] Certificates for additions, decks, pools, heating
[ ] Warranties still in force (roof, boiler, windows)
[ ] Service records for heating and cooling
[ ] Well or septic records where they apply

MONEY AND OBLIGATIONS
[ ] Property tax bills, last two years
[ ] Utility bills, a full year if you have them
[ ] Association rules, budget and dues, if any
[ ] Any lien, judgement or unpaid contractor claim

DISCLOSURE AND CONDITION
[ ] Known defects written down honestly
[ ] Flood or water intrusion history
[ ] Boundary questions or neighbour agreements

AT THE END
[ ] Keys, remotes, alarm codes, manuals
[ ] Meter readings on the day

A general list. Which documents a particular sale requires
depends on the property and the transaction.