HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

Christina Roberto , an agent in Georgetown, Texas, who works with 78% more single-family homes than the average agent in her area, has had offers with sales contingencies accepted even in a hot seller’s market. If the contingency isn’t met, it usually means that you can drop out of the purchase and get your earnest money back.

Rent back

HomeLight

MARCH 20, 2023

With the help of real estate agent Jesse Allen , a single-family home expert in southern Indiana , we’ll help to explain the ins and outs of home sale contingencies, and offer additional alternatives for buyers who currently own a home. Find a Buyer's Agent What is a home sale contingency? Offer a larger earnest money deposit.

Home sale contingency

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Top-performing Arlington real estate agent Ray Gernhart , a 30-year Arlington resident, says people want to buy a house in Arlington for several reasons. “A for safety, security, and good schools,” says Gernhart, a single-family home expert, closing 73% more deals than area agents. Offer a rent-back clause to the seller.

Earnest money deposit

HomeLight

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Top agent Dave Mattes , who completes 21% more sales than the average agent in Reading, Pennsylvania, thinks that “a good real estate agent is somebody that dedicates enough time to treat their customers well, and they have fast responses, market knowledge, and good communication.”. What are the agent’s actual results?

Earnest money deposit

HomeLight

APRIL 19, 2021

Condos cost 30% more on average than co-ops,” says Dylan Hoffman , a local agent with over 19 years of experience, who’s sold 37% more properties than the average New York agent. A top agent will help you remain competitive even in a cash market. Why use a top agent to buy a house in Manhattan? million in condos.

Earnest money deposit

HomeLight

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or an empty nester who’s bought and sold several homes but wants to downsize, one thing’s for sure — you both need to find the best real estate agent to guide you to success. But, how do you find that agent or Realtor®? Be sure and ask any agent that you’re interviewing about their qualifications.

Earnest money deposit

The Close

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I contacted the listing agent only to learn that all offers were due by 5:00 p.m. Offer Above Asking Price When your buyers are competing with others in a multiple-offer situation, and the listing agent is asking for the “highest and best” offer, it’s a good idea to suggest offering more than the asking price.

Pre-approval

Realty Biz

MAY 16, 2022

The call is made to your real estate agent within 30 minutes of seeing the home pop up online and you schedule a showing immediately. Without the mortgage contingency clause to fall back on, you would be at risk of losing your earnest money deposit. Give The Seller Their Closing and Agree to a Rent Back if Needed.

Earnest money deposit