Welcome back to The Conveyance Desk.

In Episode 6, we discussed transfer timelines and what actually makes a transaction move quickly. Today, we're focusing on the seller's side of the process.

While buyers often create the biggest delays because financing and bank approvals take time, sellers still have important responsibilities. Being "not the bottleneck" does not mean having nothing to do.

The Seller's Role

Many sellers assume their job is simply to sign documents, hand over the keys, and receive payment.

In reality, sellers often need to coordinate multiple tasks before a transfer can proceed, including:

• Retrieving title documents
• Arranging mortgage discharge (if applicable)
• Applying for the developer NOC
• Clearing service charge balances
• Managing tenant-related matters ...