Consumer Guide Update: Seller Handoff Checklist

Louisiana REALTORS® • July 16, 2026

NAR is sharing its latest consumer guide, Seller Handoff Checklist. Sellers can create a smooth transition for the new owners using the new one-page guide. It offers a handy checklist of information and resources that sellers can pass along—from appliance manuals to paint colors to garbage pickup schedules—as well as suggestions for goodwill gestures that will help buyers feel they made a great purchasing decision.
 
As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on
facts.realtor. Please allow up to two weeks for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. 

For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides:


Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their home buying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. 

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