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Ask Brian: What Happens When a Home Buyer Backs Out of a Signed Purchase Agreement?

Realty Biz

Home agents are sending pens to customers signing a contract to buy a new home. We decided to sell our house as “for sale by owner” to save the agent’s commission. Both the buyer and we signed a generic purchase agreement. I don’t know what is in your generic purchase agreement.

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What Does ‘Under Contract’ Mean on a Home Listing?

HomeLight

Sometimes you come across a home for sale that checks off every box on your list, but the listing status says that it’s “under contract” or “sale pending.” We analyze over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs. Get Started What does ‘under contract’ mean?

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How Do I Cancel a Home Purchase Offer? Cold Feet

Realty Biz

In my eagerness to buy my first home, I made a full-price offer with the only continency being that my mortgage was approved. In a few short weeks, the market has gotten much softer in this neighborhood and I’m not even sure the house will appraise for my purchase offer. Ask your agent or lawyer to point out the cancellation clauses.

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Creative Ways To Win A Bidding War In A Competitive Market

Easy Agent Pro

By becoming familiar with local market dynamics, setting realistic budget goals, and working alongside an experienced real estate agent, you can position yourself as a powerful and informed buyer. Carefully consider factors like inventory levels, average sale prices, and average days on the market before making decisions.

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How to Make an Offer on a House

Point2Homes

With a budget in place, your next step should be to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Without being pre-approved, you’ll need to delay your offer while you secure financing. Check out comparable properties to make sure that the sale price is fair or whether there’s a little wiggle room to negotiate.

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8 Essential Steps to Navigating Escrow in Home Buying

Realty Biz

Escrow acts as a neutral third party that holds funds and documents until all conditions of the home purchase are met. Step 1: Initiating the Transaction Learning about escrow and initiating the process is an important step that occurs once the buyer and seller have agreed upon the terms of the home purchase.

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Handle Escalation Clauses With Care: 5 Tips for Sellers Negotiating Multiple Offers

HomeLight

Your real estate agent has been forwarding you offers on your home all day. Why do some offers have one price on the purchase agreement and another price on the escalation addendum? An offer your friend submits to escalate the purchase price doesn’t qualify. The buyer will generally specify a maximum purchase price.