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Here’s How You Can Make an Offer On a House Without a Realtor® in 9 Steps

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There’s more that goes into making an offer besides landing on a purchase price. In some states, an attorney will oversee the closing of the sale instead of a title company; if you’re going it alone, regardless, it’s a good idea to think about hiring one. Step 1: Land on your offer price. Home sale contingency.

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17 Home Closing Delays and How You Can Avoid Them

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There are many issues that can arise from a title search on a home for sale — some small, some big — that must be addressed before the property can be legally transferred to the new owner. Home sale contingency. This is a safeguard for the seller if they find another buyer who is ready to purchase the home.

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How to Avoid a Delayed Closing: 7 Common Roadblocks to Be Aware of

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Municipal lien letters matter,” says Sara Cleary of Tri-County Land Title & Escrow Company. So while title companies clean up any known problems in the land records before closing, the only way to truly protect yourself is to purchase an owner’s title insurance policy which will protect your interest in the property forever.”.

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