Seller Services

Selling property involves much more than signing a contract. Between preparing for the sale, coordinating a replacement property, arranging a move, satisfying existing obligations, and completing the closing requirements, sellers have many details competing for their attention.

Citizens Title Agency helps simplify the process by providing professional title, escrow, and settlement services for residential, commercial, investment, and vacant-land transactions throughout Florida and New Jersey.

Our experienced team coordinates with sellers, buyers, real estate professionals, lenders, attorneys, associations, municipalities, and other parties to keep the transaction organized and moving toward closing.

From the time the contract is received through the final disbursement of proceeds, Citizens Title Agency works to provide sellers with a responsive, accurate, and well-coordinated closing experience.

Our seller services may include:

• Opening and reviewing the closing file
• Conducting the title search and examination
• Identifying mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, and other title matters
• Obtaining mortgage and lien payoff information
• Coordinating municipal lien, permit, tax, and association information
• Requesting condominium or homeowners association estoppel information
• Identifying and assisting with applicable title-clearance requirements
• Preparing or coordinating seller closing documents
• Calculating seller charges, credits, and prorations
• Coordinating document execution
• Communicating with the buyer’s lender and real estate professionals
• Disbursing authorized closing funds
• Paying mortgages, liens, commissions, taxes, and other approved expenses
• Recording the deed and other applicable documents
• Delivering seller proceeds through verified disbursement procedures
• Completing applicable post-closing requirements

A title search may reveal an existing mortgage, judgment, lien, ownership discrepancy, probate matter, unreleased document, permit issue, or other requirement that must be addressed before closing.

When an issue is identified, Citizens Title Agency works with the appropriate parties to determine what documentation or action is required. Starting this process early can reduce the risk of unnecessary delays as the closing date approaches.

Understanding anticipated closing expenses and net proceeds can help sellers make informed decisions before accepting an offer and while preparing for closing.

Citizens Title Agency offers a convenient Seller Net Sheet that can estimate:

• Mortgage and lien payoffs
• Real estate commissions
• Title and settlement charges
• Transfer and recording taxes
• Property-tax adjustments
• Association-related charges
• Contractual credits
• Estimated net sale proceeds

A seller net sheet is a preliminary estimate. Final figures depend on the purchase contract, title search, payoff statements, taxes, association information, prorations, and other transaction-specific details. Citizens Title Agency is always available to help you prepare the most accurate estimate possible for your transaction.

Sellers may not always need to attend the closing in person. Depending on the transaction and document requirements, Citizens Title Agency may coordinate:

• An in-office closing
• An approved off-site signing
• A mobile notary
• A mail-away closing
• An approved remote online notarization
• An international signing with advance coordination

Please notify us as early as possible if you expect to sign outside Florida, New Jersey, or the United States.

Seller proceeds may generally be delivered by wire transfer or another approved disbursement method. Because wire fraud is a serious concern, all bank information and changes to disbursement instructions must be independently verified through Citizens Title Agency’s security procedures.

Never rely solely on emailed wiring instructions. Contact Citizens Title Agency using a trusted telephone number to verify instructions before sending or redirecting funds.

We pride ourselves on:

• Responsive and courteous customer service
• Accurate and thorough title work
• Clear and timely communication
• Personal attention to every transaction
• Secure escrow and disbursement procedures
• Flexible signing arrangements
• Professional coordination from contract through post-closing

Citizens Title Agency is committed to making the seller’s closing process as organized, efficient, and convenient as possible.

Whether you are selling a home, condominium, commercial property, investment property, or vacant land, our team is ready to provide the title and settlement support you need before, during, and after closing.

Contact Citizens Title Agency to discuss your transaction, request a seller net sheet, or schedule your closing.