Selling your Wasilla home soon? The right paperwork can make the difference between a smooth closing and last‑minute delays. You want clear steps, not surprises, and buyers expect clean records for utilities, permits, and any HOA. This guide shows you exactly what to gather, when to request it, and how to avoid common hang‑ups. Let’s dive in.
Alaska disclosures you must deliver
Alaska requires you to give buyers the Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement before they make a written offer. You can find the state form on the Alaska Real Estate Commission’s page for consumer forms. Review the instructions and complete it fully, then update it if anything changes. Access the state disclosure form.
If your home was built before 1978, federal law also requires a lead‑based paint disclosure and delivery of the EPA pamphlet. Buyers are allowed a 10‑day inspection period unless waived. Review the EPA lead disclosure rule.
The state disclosure asks about utilities, water and sewer or well and septic, permit history, and known issues. Plan to have those records ready.
Utility paperwork in Wasilla
Getting utilities lined up early helps buyers feel confident and keeps your closing on schedule. Pull the last 12 months of bills and note account numbers, average costs, and meter locations.
City water and sewer steps
If your property is inside the City of Wasilla service area, gather your account details and recent bills. Buyers often request a final meter reading and proof of final payment. Start any transfer or disconnect through the City’s utility service resources. See City of Wasilla utilities and forms.
Electric, gas, and final bills
Electric service in the Wasilla area is typically through Matanuska Electric Association. MEA notes up to about 3 business days to disconnect service and that a final bill may follow. Confirm processing time and provide a forwarding address for any balance. Check MEA change or disconnect options.
Natural gas availability varies by neighborhood. Confirm your provider and be ready to coordinate transfer or tank pick‑up if you use propane. Keep instructions for shutoffs and any locked utility enclosures handy.
Septic and well documentation
Many Wasilla homes rely on private wells and on‑site wastewater systems. Alaska DEC regulates septic design and installation, and lenders often want current septic and water documentation. Review the DEC homeowner guidance.
Provide copies of:
- Septic design, permits, installer records, and any final approvals.
- Recent pump‑out receipts or inspection reports.
- Well drill logs, water potability test results, and pump or tank service records.
If your buyer’s lender requires new tests or inspections, schedule them early to avoid delays.
Permits and inspections to gather
Buyers and title companies often ask for permits and finals for major work. Collect these before listing so you can answer questions quickly.
Where to find records
- Inside Wasilla city limits: Contact the City Planning Department and check the CitizenServe portal noted on their page for permits, finals, and any open permits. Visit Wasilla Planning.
- In the Matanuska‑Susitna Borough: Use the Borough’s myProperty portal for parcel data, then contact the MSB Permit Center for records not online. Search MSB myProperty.
Red flags to address
Open or expired permits, missing final inspections, or unpermitted work can become sticking points. Disclose them on the state form and consider resolving issues or documenting the condition before you hit the market. If you added a driveway or worked in the borough right‑of‑way, check for related permits. See MSB driveway permits.
HOA and condo resale documents
If your property is in a condominium or planned community, Alaska law requires you to furnish key association documents and a resale certificate before the contract is signed. The resale certificate details assessments, reserves, restrictions, and other items buyers and title companies need. Review Alaska’s resale certificate statute.
What to request
Ask your association or management company for:
- Declaration or CC&Rs, bylaws, and current rules.
- Most recent budget and financial statements, plus any reserve study.
- Current and special assessments, and a statement of any unpaid amounts.
- Official resale certificate and contact info for the manager or board.
Timing and fees
Associations can charge a reasonable fee and have a short statutory response window. Request the resale package as soon as you plan to list, and ask about rush options if you have a tight timeline.
Your Wasilla seller checklist
Pull these items together before you go live:
- Alaska Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement and any updates.
- Lead‑based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet if built before 1978.
- Utility records for the past 12 months, account numbers, meter locations, and transfer or disconnect forms for City water and MEA electric.
- Septic and well records including permits, designs, pump‑outs, inspections, well logs, and water tests.
- Building permits and finals for additions, remodels, decks, roofs, and major mechanical work. Include any driveway or right‑of‑way permits.
- HOA documents and the official resale certificate if applicable.
- Service records and warranties for appliances, HVAC, roof, and on‑site systems.
- Ownership and payoff details such as your deed and lender payoff information.
Timeline tips for a smooth close
- 30 to 45 days before listing: Pull permit history, request HOA resale documents, and schedule septic or water testing if needed.
- 2 to 3 weeks before listing: Gather 12 months of utilities and complete the state disclosure form.
- 1 week before closing: Coordinate utility transfers or disconnects and confirm any HOA payoff amounts.
- Closing week: Provide final meter readings, proof of final utility payments, and any lender‑requested updates.
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FAQs
When do Alaska sellers have to deliver the disclosure form?
- You must deliver the Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement before the buyer makes a written offer. Get the form and instructions.
What utility steps should Wasilla sellers take before closing?
- Gather 12 months of bills, confirm transfer or disconnect timing, and plan for final readings. For city water use Wasilla’s utility resources, and for electric contact MEA, which notes up to about 3 business days to disconnect with a possible final bill afterward. See MEA’s disconnect guidance.
What documents do buyers expect for septic and wells in Wasilla?
- Provide septic permits, design and installer records, pump‑out or inspection reports, well logs, and recent water test results. Alaska DEC offers homeowner guidance on on‑site systems. View DEC resources.
How can I find permit history for a Wasilla home?
- Inside city limits, contact Wasilla Planning and use the resources linked on their page. In the borough, search MSB myProperty, then follow up with the Permit Center if needed. Start with Wasilla Planning or MSB myProperty.
What is included in an HOA resale certificate in Alaska?
- It typically covers assessments due, reserves, restrictions, and association financials, and must be furnished before contract signing. Check your community’s process and fees. Review the Alaska statute.
