Gather Documents, Paperwork, and Information

Some important ones include:

• Any outstanding mortgage balance and pay-off balance;
• Roof age and any applicable warranty paperwork;
• Any surveys, permits or certificates of compliance on fences, sheds, decks, etc. ;
• Dates of home improvement projects, like carpet installation, window installation, bathroom remodels,
  kitchen remodels, etc. ;
• Ages for any included appliances along with instruction manuals;
• Age of hot water heater and instruction manuals;
• Age of central air conditioning system and instruction manuals;
• Age of furnace along with warranties and instruction manuals.