HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

If a homeowner falls behind on their mortgage payments, a short sale is one potential way of correcting course. That being said, the home purchase process is a lot more complicated and drawn out with a short sale because it all hinges on the oversight and approval of a third party: the mortgage lender. Short sales 101.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

That’s why it’s important for your real estate agent to keep your property’s status up to date, both in the multiple listing service (MLS) that agents cooperatively use, as well as in online marketplaces, which pull data from the MLS. contingent,” so you can present your home accurately and still meet your selling goals.

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MLS Backup offer Inspection contingency Purchase and sale agreement 87

HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

You’re getting ready to call your agent to schedule a showing when you notice that the listing says the property is “active contingent.”. What on earth does active contingent mean? If a contingency isn’t met, then buyers can back out of a deal without any repercussions and they can get their earnest money back.

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Backup offer Inspection contingency Purchase and sale agreement Home sale contingency 74

Point2Homes

DECEMBER 8, 2020

A home listed as contingent means the seller has accepted an offer. However, before the sale can go to closing, certain contingencies must be met. These clauses are defined in the sales contract and often have to do with home inspections, mortgage approvals and appraisals. Short Sale.

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HomeLight

MAY 17, 2022

Real Estate Agent. Real Estate Agent at Compass RE Texas. Mary Stewart in Sugar Land , Texas, is in the top 1% of agents in her area for successfully selling homes. I mean, it takes probably, at the minimum, three to four months to get a short sale through.”. Mary Stewart. Mary Stewart. Years of Experience.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

“This gives us a good idea of the condition of the property, so we know where we can provide value in the sale. If the whole house has been renovated recently and the seller wants full market value, they’re typically better off working with an agent.”. Work with a real estate agent. Good bones. Strategic price point.

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Earnest money deposit Inspection Proof of funds Inspection contingency 98

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

In the February 2020 Realtors Confidence Index survey by the National Association of Realtors, 77% of real estate agents responded that contracts closed on time, and 19% reported delays but eventually closed; 4% of contracts were terminated. Repairs identified in the inspection. Short sale. Dodge move. Dodge move.

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