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Pending legislation would end home inspection waivers in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house.

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is standing in the way of closing, right? The client can find their own appraiser, or real estate agents can recommend appraisers they have worked with before. The negotiations were successful, and a deal has been reached. Not necessarily. Why are appraisals important?

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The home inspection process: Should you skip it?

Housing Wire

People often confuse the home appraisal with the home inspection. Appraisals are estimates of a home’s value — and they’re typically required before you can close on your mortgage loan. Inspections, on the other hand, are designed to assess the condition of the home, and they’re 100% optional for the buyer. Projects to avoid.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Louisiana

HomeLight

Real estate attorneys are not considered essential for closing in the state of Louisiana Real estate transfer taxes? Selling a house “as is” in Louisiana? Whether you’ve got a fixer-upper or recently inherited a relative’s home, sometimes you may just want to skip repairs, get a fair cash offer for your property, and move on.

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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

Housing Wire

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job? These are large language models (LLMs).

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What Happens the Week Before Closing on a House?

HomeLight

As the week before closing on a house approaches, the countdown begins. But what happens the week before closing on a house? Connect with a Top Agent to Sail Through to Closing Working with a top agent can help you get to closing day faster — and get you more for your home sale.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Virginia

HomeLight

Matt Megel , managing partner with CAZA Group , which sells homes 85% faster than the average Virginia agent, says that unlocking their home’s equity on a budget is one of the main drivers for homeowners wanting to sell their property “as is.” Skip repairs and close in as few as 10 days. Looking to sell a house “as is” in Virginia?

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