Get Homesteps Contract Package Submission Checklist

The Homesteps Contract Package Submission Checklist is an essential tool designed to streamline the submission process for real estate transactions. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help users accurately complete the form online.

Follow the steps to complete the checklist with ease.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the checklist and open it in the document editor.
2. Review the checklist to ensure you have all required original documents, as copies and faxes will not be accepted.
3. Complete the Commission Disbursement Form, ensuring it is signed by both the listing and selling agents and reflects the correct commission split.
4. Prepare the earnest money check made out to the closing agent or the listing broker, and include either the purchaser’s check or a copy of it with your submission.
5. Fill out the state contract with all required purchaser names and ensure that each purchaser’s signature matches the name listed on the HSC Approved Offer screen.
6. For investor purchasers, ensure the contract and all addenda are executed correctly, following this format: Business Name - Principle’s Signature – Principle’s Name Printed – Title of Principle.
7. Download HomeSteps Addendum #1 to Contract of Sale from HSC, and have the purchaser sign and/or initial all pages.
8. Confirm that the HomeSteps Real Estate Disclosure includes all completed inspections listed and has been signed by the purchaser.
9. Include the required Lead Based Paint Addendum, ensuring Section 3 is initialed by the purchaser.
10. If applicable, attach the Manufactured Home Addendum for manufactured homes.
11. Attach any bonus coupons that may be relevant to the transaction.
12. Include the MLS printout sheet and the buyer pre-approval letter as part of the submission documents.
13. Indicate whether the property is deed-restricted by answering yes or no to the appropriate question, and provide a Buyer Qualification Letter from the lender if applicable.
14. Fill in the scheduled closing date, ensuring it complies with the guideline: Cash – 20 days; Conventional – 30 days; FHA/VA – 40 days.
15. Record the date you are sending the contract package to the closing agent.
16. Once all fields and sections are completed, you can save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete your checklist online to ensure smooth contract package submission.