HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2021

We’ll also hear from Richie Helali of HomeLight Home Loans for an inside scoop on the loan-related documents for buying a house. Your agreement with a buyer’s agent may be one of the first legal documents you’ll encounter when buying a home. Dobbs works in Illinois, where buyer representation agreements are not common.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 10, 2023

With such impressive sales figures, some sellers may be curious about how to sell a house by owner in California — a decision that could help them save on agent commissions. Often, the decision to go for sale by owner (or, “FSBO”) is motivated by a desire to save on agent commissions. Can FSBO sellers post a yard sign?

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

That’s because there’s still a lot that can go wrong at closing before you reach the finish line — from possibilities you’d considered (and feared) to surprises you never even imagined. Here’s a rundown of what can go wrong at closing — and what to do if you face any of these problems (or better yet, how to avoid them in the first place).

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The National Association of Realtors internal data reveals a 1% of the sales price investment into home staging saw an average return on investment of 5% to 15% over the asking price. Stage the home: Making an impression on the buyer is vital to a successful sale. A properly staged home may result in: Increased sale price.

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Redfin

MAY 5, 2023

Due to the state’s thriving economy, low cost of living, and a growing population, Texas has become a magnet for buyers and investors, which has resulted in median sale prices climbing steadily in recent years. Tools like a cost of living calculator can help you find a city within your budget. #1:

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

“Some people have a lot more time and energy to engage and make the best of the sale, and some people don’t,” says George Graham , a top real estate agent in the Seattle, Washington, area. An as-is home sale often indicates that the home has some “big-ticket items” that won’t pass the required inspection or appraisal, he adds.

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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. Median sales price: $449,900 (Feb. Disclosures: . 2022 , a 28.5%

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