What documents do I need to sell my house for cash in Washington?
For a cash sale in Washington you will typically need government-issued photo ID, the deed or proof of ownership, your most recent mortgage statement so the title company can request a payoff, the seller disclosure statement (Form 17), and, if applicable, probate or trust documents showing your authority to sell. The title company prepares the purchase paperwork, the real estate excise tax affidavit and the closing statement; you mostly just sign.
One of the things sellers like most about a cash sale is how little paperwork is theirs to produce.
What you gather
- Photo ID for everyone on title.
- Proof of ownership. Usually the recorded deed; the title company can pull it if you cannot find yours.
- Mortgage and lien information. A recent statement for each loan so escrow can order payoff figures.
- Seller disclosure (Form 17). Required on most Washington residential sales, as-is or not.
- Authority documents if you are not the owner personally. Letters testamentary from a probate, a trust certification, or a power of attorney.
- HOA information if the property is in an association.
What the title company prepares
The purchase and sale agreement (we provide a plain-language version), the deed conveying the property, the Washington real estate excise tax affidavit, and the settlement statement showing every dollar in and out. You review, sign, and the title company records the deed and wires your proceeds.
Our full article, eight documents needed to sell your house for cash, walks through each one.