HomeWiseDocs Explained: Massachusetts Condo Resale Documents

Reviewed October 12, 2026. HomeWiseDocs is an online platform for requesting condo and HOA resale documents. Participating associations use it for resale certificates, questionnaires, governing documents, and other closing materials.

Your association or its management company decides which documents are available, what they cost, and how orders are processed. Confirm the package and delivery time for your community before ordering. You may also see the platform written as HomeWise Docs or simply HomeWise.

In Massachusetts, a statutory 6(d) certificate is a statement about unpaid common expenses and other sums assessed against a unit. Under M.G.L. c. 183A, § 6(d), it must be furnished within 10 business days after receipt of a written request upon payment of a reasonable fee, subject to the statute’s terms. That deadline applies to the statutory statement; it does not promise that every optional document package or questionnaire will be completed on the same schedule.

What HomeWiseDocs does

HomeWiseDocs helps route and manage document requests for participating communities. A seller, closing attorney, lender, real estate professional, or authorized requester may use the platform when the association provides that process. The platform does not replace the association’s governing documents or decide the legal effect of a certificate.

HomeWiseDocs order checklist

Before placing an order, gather the information the association or platform may request:

1. Confirm the association: Search the exact condominium or HOA name and verify the property address and unit number.
2. Identify the transaction: Select the correct resale, refinance, lender questionnaire, or other request type.
3. Provide the parties and deadline: Have the seller/unit owner name, requester and contact, closing or financing deadline, and any required authorization ready.
4. Choose the documents: Confirm whether the order includes a 6(d) certificate, questionnaire, master deed, declaration of trust/bylaws, rules, budget, insurance information, meeting records, or other association materials. Availability varies by community.
5. Review charges and delivery timing: Check the current fee and estimated turnaround shown for that association before submitting payment. Ask the association or closing attorney which request is legally necessary.
6. Check the completed packet: Verify unit and owner details, assessment balance, certificate date, requested documents, and delivery to the correct parties. Raise discrepancies with the association promptly.

Massachusetts 6(d) certificate: what to know

Chapter 183A § 6(d) concerns a statement of unpaid common expenses and other assessed sums. The statute says the statement is furnished within 10 business days after written request and payment of a reasonable fee; the statute also sets out the certificate’s effect when recorded. The fee, required details, and request procedure should be confirmed with the association or its authorized manager. Do not assume optional resale-document products are included in the statutory certificate or covered by the same deadline.

For other records, Massachusetts condominium law requires associations to maintain certain documents and provides unit owners and first mortgagees inspection and copying rights under applicable provisions. See M.G.L. c. 183A, § 10. Requests and access rights depend on the person requesting and the record involved.

How to reduce closing delays

• Order early enough to allow for association-specific processing and follow-up.
• Use the full legal association name and accurate unit details.
• Match the order type to the transaction and lender/closing checklist.
• Submit any authorization or payment information requested through the official order process.
• Track missing items and ask the closing attorney or association to resolve discrepancies.

For an explanation of Massachusetts condo and community association structures, see our guide to condos versus community associations. Boards looking for local operational support can review Boston condo and HOA management or contact Green Ocean.

Frequently asked questions

Is HomeWiseDocs required for every Massachusetts condo sale?

No. A community may use HomeWiseDocs, another vendor, or a direct association/management-company process. Confirm the current instructions for the specific association.

Does the 10-business-day deadline cover every HomeWiseDocs item?

No. The statute’s deadline applies to the written request for the § 6(d) statement as described in the law. Additional documents and questionnaires can have separate availability, pricing, and processing times.

Does a 6(d) certificate include all resale documents?

No. It is a statutory statement about unpaid common expenses and assessed sums. A broader resale package may include separate records or forms, depending on the community and transaction.

Who should order the documents?

The seller, closing attorney, lender, or other authorized party may be directed to place the order. Follow the association’s or closing attorney’s instructions and confirm any authorization requirements.

This article is educational information, not legal advice. Condo document requirements, fees, and delivery schedules vary by association and may change. Consult the association, closing professional, or a Massachusetts attorney for transaction-specific guidance.