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

The share of all-cash home buyers has declined since 2014 because, “money is cheap right now with low interest rates, so some people who could buy in cash opt to buy with a mortgage,” says Sherry Ludecker , a top-rated real estate agent in Johnson City, Tennessee. Obtain proof of funds from the bank. Choose a settlement agent.

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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. A cash offer won’t always be the best deal,” says Enas Latif , a top real estate agent who sells homes 62% quicker than the average Harris Hill, New York agent. Financing contingency.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

With the help of Brad Graves , a top real estate agent in San Antonio, Texas , and some recent national home purchase data, we’ll examine the pros and cons of all-cash offers. This is important: if your real estate agent puts in an all-cash offer on your behalf, they will not include a financing contingency.

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Point2Homes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If you haven’t already, try hiring a real estate agent to market your home. In one scenario, the buyer will offer to overpay for the house, then ask you to wire back the difference at closing. Or perhaps it’s just suspiciously difficult to get in touch with them or their agent. If not, the deal falls through.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Although the appeal of FSBO lies primarily in saving the cost of paying a listing agent , the amount of paperwork, knowledge, and time necessary to sell a house without a real estate agent can be daunting. The buyer’s agent will likely provide the purchase offer, but if you want to dicker , be prepared with a counteroffer form.

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