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How does the “buy before you sell” model differ from iBuyers and Power buyers?

Housing Wire

The original home is usually purchased at a discount. The second stage was pioneered by real estate agents that saw how hard the consumer experience was first-hand, so they created the PowerBuyer model to address those issues with less cost relative to iBuyers.

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How Long Can a House Be Contingent?

HomeLight

Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. You can then make a strong offer on your next home with no home sale contingency. Learn More What does contingent mean? How long can a house be contingent?

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What is a 72-Hour Kick Out Clause And How Does It Work In a Home Sale?

HomeLight

Say you’re visiting yard sales on a Saturday morning and you come across the perfect wicker patio set, exactly what you’ve been looking for. You offer the owner $200 but explain you don’t have the cash with you and that you need to run by the bank. Real Estate Agent. Real Estate Agent at RE/MAX Accent. Teresa Cowart.

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What Buyers Need to Know About Making an Offer on Active Contingent Listings

HomeLight

You’re getting ready to call your agent to schedule a showing when you notice that the listing says the property is “active contingent.”. What on earth does active contingent mean? Barnes has completed 10% more deals than the average agent in his area. Home sale contingencies. Bank or court approvals.

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4 signs a pending home sale will fall through

Real Trends

Aspiring and veteran real estate agents should be well aware that the same applies to the home buying and selling process: uncertainty hangs over every deal. How often does a pending home sale fall through? A pending sale may be referred to as “under contract” by some real estate agents.

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How to Buy a House without a Real Estate Agent, Just Like a Professional

HomeLight

One of the first steps is to pick a real estate agent to work with. But what if you decide that you don’t want to work with a buyer’s agent to buy your home? Well, welcome to your step-by-step guide to buying a home without a real estate agent. Find a home. You’ve decided it’s time to buy a house !

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The Top 9 Contingencies to Consider in Your Offer When Buying a Home

Redfin

A financing contingency is a clause in your offer that allows you to back out if you cannot secure a mortgage to buy the home. The financing contingency protects both the bank and the homebuyer. 4) Home sale contingency. 7) Home insurance contingency.