Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

You know what you do, but how do you explain it in such a way that a buyer understands your value, the required agency forms and everything involved to make it to the closing table? Have the best, most-detailed lender’s letter or proof of funds so your offer won’t be tabled because it’s too vague or boilerplate.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Once you’ve figured out where the money is coming from, it will be easier to take the next step: getting proof that you have the cash. Obtain proof of funds from the bank. Providing a proof-of-funds letter is more secure than forking over a bank statement, which contains sensitive information. Find your house.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

As for whether you can sell a house as is without inspection — the answer is yes, it’s possible and does happen. And for sellers of distressed homes or inherited property, it can be an appropriate strategy to facilitate a streamlined closing. However, a buyer could still include an inspection contingency in the contract.

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HomeLight

JUNE 29, 2021

Your sale is more likely to close and close faster with a cash offer than with an offer that hinges on a mortgage approval. This means that the buyer has the funds to purchase the home in full. Cash offers are more likely to close and close faster than those backed by a lender. Financing contingency.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

The inspection contingency : As a cash buyer, an inspection contingency is optional. However, inspections are still highly encouraged and only cost around $315 on average.). The sales contingency : A sales contingency means your current house must sell before you close on this new house.

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Point2Homes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In one scenario, the buyer will offer to overpay for the house, then ask you to wire back the difference at closing. You can protect yourself from potential cash buyer scams by requesting ‘Proof of Funds’ documentation and asking for a non-refundable deposit that’s at least 5% of the selling price.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Even if you did a pre-inspection, the buyer will almost certainly do a home inspection – particularly if there are any inspection contingencies in the offer or if the lender requires it. The buyer needs this in order to calculate the cost of taxes at closing. Prepare for closing. Latest tax statement.

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