Page 34

DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI RESOURCE ELIGIBILITY 11/18 CHAPTER E PAGE 23 10.8. Verification of Efforts to Sell Document the individual's allegations regarding ads, listings, consignments, and other efforts to sell the resources. Obtain any supporting evidence the individual can provide. If the individual cannot provide evidence, verify allegations with a statement from an appropriate third party. Verify only those allegations necessary to establish that the individual is making reasonable efforts to sell. Verifying duration of an ad, listing or consignment at the outset will prevent the need to verify its continuing existence at subsequent follow-up contacts. Evaluate those efforts against the criteria in Reasonable Effort to Sell Chapter F – 8. 1. Note: Reasonable efforts to sell do not have to be confined to traditional methods such as listing the property with a real estate agent or placing an ad in the newspaper. Any reasonable effort, considering the individual's circumstances, may be acceptable. 10.9. Supporting Evidence Ask the individual to submit all appropriate proof such as: 10.9.1. Real Property • Copy of the listing agreement with the real estate agency in current use; • Dated advertisement(s) indicating the property is for sale; • Contracts with media to advertise the property; • A photograph of the “For Sale” sign on the property; • Copies of fliers or posted notices; and/or • Any other evidence of reasonable efforts to sell property. 10.9.2. Personal Property • Dated advertisement(s) indicating the property is for sale; • Contracts with media to advertise the property; • Copies of fliers or posted notices; and/or