Redfin

AUGUST 29, 2024

See how much you can afford After you’ve assessed your goals and finances, the next step in the homebuying process is to determine your budget. The offer letter will include details like your name, address, the price you want to pay, contingencies, and possibly, your earnest money deposit. What’s an earnest money deposit?

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The Close

JULY 25, 2024

Be transparent about the buyer’s financing situation, ensuring the listing agent and seller will understand all the terms of the offer and what makes your buyer stand out from the competition. Optional: earnest money calculation explanation.] Provide Details of the Offer Provide a comprehensive breakdown of the offer.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

The seller needs to verify that the cash buyer has the money to buy the house: 24 to 48 hours. Without a lender to verify funds, the seller will likely request proof of funds and earnest money from the buyer. Submit earnest money: 1 day. Title search: 3 days. Liens on the house.

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HomeLight

APRIL 30, 2021

Buyers using financing and putting down 20% or more. Buyers using financing and putting down between 10% and 19%. A cash offer simply means you have all the money you need to buy the home in cash. If you’re using cash, you’ll have to show proof of funds with your offer. FHA and VA buyers with low down payments.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Brian Martucci , a personal finance expert for Money Crashers , says that cash buyers tend to target the types of properties and sellers that reinforce the inherent advantages of their strategy. A 10-day closing translates as getting your home sold around five times faster than with a buyer who needs financing in today’s market.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

You don’t need the added stress that comes with the risk of the buyer’s financing falling through or a home inspection turning up unpleasant surprises. Rather than invest a great deal of time and money to update your home, you can leave this up to someone else while you begin the next chapter of your life.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. An established chain of title helps protect the buyer from future challenges to ownership. A title search helps create that chain and is usually conducted by a lawyer or title company.

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