“Don’t worry, the property is legit.” Here’s the truth: legit is not a document. And in real estate, if it’s not on paper, it doesn’t fully protect you.
You’ve heard it before.
“Don’t worry, the property is legit.”
And somehow… people believe it. They pay. They wait. Then things get complicated.
Here’s the truth: “legit” is not a document. And in real estate, if it’s not on paper, it doesn’t fully protect you.
As a Daring Realtor, this is one of the most important things you can understand and explain to your clients. Because the moment you can break down property documents clearly? You become the realtor people trust.
The Documents That Actually Matter
1. Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)
2. Deed of Assignment
3. Survey Plan
4. Governor’s Consent
5. Receipt & Contract of Sale
Why Realtors Need to Know This
You’re not a lawyer. Nobody is asking you to be. But when a client asks “which documents should I collect?” you should not be the one saying “erm… the usual ones.”
Know the names. Know what each one does. Explain it simply.
That’s the difference between a realtor who just sends listings and one who actually guides people through a deal.
One Sentence to Remember
Documents protect the buyer. Your knowledge protects your deal. Know this stuff. Your clients will thank you. Your commissions will show it.
