Realty Biz

AUGUST 22, 2022

If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to askbrian@realtybiznews.com. Question from Gianna in MI: Hi Brian, After two years of dreaming about buying my first home, I have cold feet now that my offer has been accepted. What do you think?

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Searching for a home to buy can be a time of excitement and anxiety. You may be building an online watchlist of homes you’re interested in seeing, but then you notice a label tagging your favorite property listing as “under contract” or “sale pending.” Can you make an offer on a home that’s under contract?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 1, 2020

But for some buyers, that excitement can quickly turn to anxiety when it comes time to sign the purchase contract. Once you and the seller sign the purchase agreement, things start to get real. They’re protective clauses you put in your contract with the seller that allow you an out if certain conditions of the sale aren’t met.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 19, 2024

The decision to waive the mortgage contingency, while potentially making your offer more appealing, carries a sloshing bucket of risks and considerations. The decision to waive the mortgage contingency, while potentially making your offer more appealing, carries a sloshing bucket of risks and considerations.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

But first, you have to sell your old home, potentially secure financing, and secure a home appraisal (and likely an inspection) on your new house. Most purchase agreements have some terms in place that must be met for the deal to go through, such as having a home inspection completed. What is a contingency period?

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Contingencies in Real Estate Explained. Do you know what a real estate contingency is and how it works? Real Estate contingencies are when some defined action or outcome must occur before a contract becomes legal and binding. Most buyers will have a home inspection contingency in their contract.

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Point2Homes

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When searching for the ideal home, expect to encounter a few issues along the way, such as homes listed as contingent. But, what does contingent mean and how does it affect your purchase? A home listed as contingent means the seller has accepted an offer. How is Contingent Different from Pending?

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Realty Biz

APRIL 20, 2022

What to Know About Terms and Conditions Found in an Offer to Purchase. When you find a home you want to buy, your offer will contain many important terms and conditions. It will state your offer price and many other clauses that could be crucial to the success of the purchase. Common Contingencies Found in an Offer to Purchase.

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HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

In many cases, if a homebuyer wants to back out of a contract and retrieve their earnest money, they’ll be able to find a way to do so within the confines of the real estate purchase contract. DISCLAIMER: This blog post is meant to be used for informational purposes only, not legal advice. What is earnest money?

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Realty Biz

APRIL 17, 2023

You must put up an earnest money deposit when you buy a home. It is a form of assurance that the buyer is serious about buying the property and will follow through with the purchase. The amount of earnest money typically varies from 1-5% of the purchase price, depending on the buyer's agreement with the seller.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

When your home first hits the market, your listing agent will note that it’s “Active,” as in ready and available for showings — but there’s a lot of ground to cover before your agent lists the status as “Closed,” when you have a done deal and you’re ready to hand over the keys. Learn More Contingent or pending, you’re under contract!

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Realty Biz

JULY 1, 2023

Navigating the escrow process is a critical aspect of home buying, ensuring a secure and smooth transaction for both buyers and sellers. Escrow acts as a neutral third party that holds funds and documents until all conditions of the home purchase are met. Selling your home can be a bumpy journey.

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RIS Media

MAY 19, 2021

” There are other statuses in the MLS listings like “Pending,” “Contingent,” “Coming Soon” and “Expired.” ” What do they mean and how will they affect your home sale? Contingent vs. Pending? Contingent Meaning. Financing or Mortgage Contingencies.

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Windemere Selling

MARCH 14, 2022

If the seller chooses not to make the repairs outlined in the buyer’s home inspection report, the buyer can cancel the contract. As a seller, it’s important to be transparent in listing any issues with the home. Even if a buyer is pre-approved for their mortgage , they may not be able to obtain the right loan for the home.

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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? In this guide, we’ll take the term “active contingent listing” and break down what it means. Many offers contain contingencies.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Reading home sale contracts can often feel like learning an entirely new language. If you’ve never purchased a home before, the terminology and legalese can be confusing and overwhelming. Perhaps you’ve fallen in love with a home that’s under contract with a kick-out clause. Kick-out clauses, explained.

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Windemere Selling

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The following information is meant to clarify some common real estate terms that describe a home for sale and its position in the closing process. And for buyers, it helps to be familiar with these terms when searching for your next home and how they factor into making an offer.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

If you need to sell your home pronto, now is a great time. For a seller in a hurry, the shortage of homes means you can anticipate fewer days on market (DOM). Just how fast can you sell your home? How it might take 12-75 days to sell your home. Condition of your home. Direct Buyer (Simple Sale).

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

There’s a house for sale that you want to buy. While seamless closings are ideal for everyone involved, they almost never happen unless the buyer is paying cash on the home, and even then there can be a roadblock or two. The appraisal is lower than the purchase price. Closing on a house seems pretty straightforward. Easy, right?

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Redfin

JANUARY 25, 2021

If you’re a first-time homebuyer , buying a home is an exciting time in your life — not to mention a little anxiety-inducing. But after touring dozens of homes and finally finding “the house,” you’re ready to make an offer. 1) Home inspection contingency. 2) Appraisal contingency.

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First Team Real Estate

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Here’s how to review details in a tidy, orderly manner so you can make sense of your home sale. In numerous cities, home buyer demand is up while inventory stays low– leaving house hunters fighting it out in multiple-offers scenarios and sellers attempting to browse everything. How flexible is the buyer on timing?

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Redfin

MARCH 2, 2023

Regardless of your experience, navigating the housing market can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the complex jargon and legalities involved in purchasing a property. One important concept that all homebuyers should be familiar with though is the appraisal contingency. What is an appraisal contingency?

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2023

Year-over-year, monthly sales in the Phoenix metro area were down nearly 25%. Often, the decision to go for sale by owner (or, “FSBO”) is motivated by a desire to save on agent commissions. Once you’ve seen what’s required, you can roll up your sleeves and get started with your FSBO sale in Colorado. Quick FSBO overview.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

You can avoid getting into this situation by avoiding making other big purchases or applying for other loans once you are approved for a mortgage and under contract. First, when deciding to purchase a home, you’ll naturally try to make sure you’re at a stable point in your career. Problem: You lost your job.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 15, 2021

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to sell your paid-off home. Desire to move to a newer, nicer home. “The condo was paid off, so one benefit of that is you can go ahead and buy your next property and you don’t have to have a home sale contingency, which is very important in this market,” Ramey explains.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 28, 2022

We buy houses” companies are flippers who purchase properties “as is” for cash and renovate them, generating a profit at resale. We buy houses” operations are cash buyers or house buying companies that purchase homes directly from homeowners. But no one wants to be taken advantage of, conned, or ripped off. “We Request Offer.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

Early 2022 data from Florida Realtors® indicates a 23% increase in median sales price and a 33.3% Early 2022 data from Florida Realtors® indicates a 23% increase in median sales price and a 33.3% Once you’ve seen what’s required, you can roll up your sleeves and get started with your FSBO sale in Florida. Quick FSBO overview.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

price increase , pushing median sale prices to upward of $350,000. With such impressive sales figures, some sellers may be curious about how to sell a house by owner in Arizona — a decision that could help them save on agent commissions. What's Your Arizona Home Worth? Median sales price: $449,900 (Feb. 2022 , a 28.5%

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

There’s more that goes into making an offer besides landing on a purchase price. There are several different factors that determine home affordability and each lender can have its own mortgage approval standards when it comes to the buyer’s credit score, income, assets, debt, and liabilities. Source: (KAROLINA GRABOWSKA / kaboompics).

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HomeLight

JULY 26, 2022

Is it a yard sale? No…it’s a for sale sign!!! You’ve found yourself a FSBO home. What is a FSBO home? A “for sale by owner,” or FSBO (pronounced “fizz-bo”) home, is a home that is being sold by its owner who hasn’t hired a listing agent. and 3% of the home’s sale price.

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Redfin

AUGUST 4, 2021

A listing agent, also known as the seller’s agent, is a real estate agent who represents a home seller in a real estate transaction. A selling agent, more commonly known as a buyer’s agent, represents the homebuyer find a house and guide them through the process of purchasing a home. The listing agreement.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2020

As any seller would be, you’re thrilled when an offer comes in for your property — but that excitement fades when you find out it’s contingent on the sale of the buyer’s home. You’re hesitant to put all of your proverbial eggs in one buyer’s basket when the sale might never actually happen.

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HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2022

Marketing your home “for sale by owner” (known as FSBO ) or selling to an iBuyer (instant buyer) like Opendoor or Offerpad are options that may seem to prioritize profit and speed, respectively. But the most conventionally respected process for selling your home involves a licensed Realtor®, and there are proven reasons why.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2022

But what if you decide that you don’t want to work with a buyer’s agent to buy your home? Chances are, if you’ve decided that buying a home without an agent is the best choice for you — and you’re reading this — you need some guidance for how to go about the process on your own. You’ve decided it’s time to buy a house !

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

Owning your own home is honored as an important piece of the American Dream and often touted as a wealth-building tool. And you’ll also need to check with your landlord and leasing agreement to make sure renting your apartment is permitted in the first place (many leases prohibit subletting). Consider a master lease agreement.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2022

Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home (or both), it seems like everyone is interested in all-cash offers these days. In 2021, 32 percent of all home purchases were made with cash. For sellers, cash offers often mean a quick, convenient close with no contingencies. And for buyers? What is RealSure? Request Offer.

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

You’ll want to rethink purchasing that beautiful new couch and hold off on planning those backyard additions before the title has been cleared. From appraisal issues to home inspection roadblocks, there’s a lot that can go awry before finally closing on your property. How to remedy the situation.

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