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A skilled agent will do everything they can to help you stay on top of every possible opportunity. And, as soon as you find the right home for your needs, that agent will help you draft and submit your best offer as quickly as possible. MORE
Buyers usually have a house inspected before they proceed with a purchase. The exact language related to a home inspection contingency can vary from one contract to another. Ask Your Real Estate Agent for Guidance. MORE
Listen to Your Real Estate Agent. As soon as you find the right home for your needs, be prepared to work with your agent to submit an offer as quickly as possible. There are, however, certain contingencies you don’t want to forego. MORE
Releasing earnest money either upon mutual acceptance or after the inspection contingency is waived. Aryne + Dulcinea Buyer First Time Homebuyer competitive offer how to write an offer multiple offers Portland Real Estate Market Seller Market top rated portland real estate agents MORE
With buyers facing increased competition for what few properties are on the market, some are choosing to waive the home inspection. In June, around 20% of successful bids submitted by Redfin real estate agents in the U.S.’s Home Buying home inspection home inspector MORE
There may be rare local circumstances where this will work but it should only be based on the advice of a trusted real estate agent. Before you write up your offer, have your agent contact the selling agent to learn if there are other offers on the house. MORE
All-cash offers are beloved by sellers and real estate agents alike — and they’re more than three times as likely to be chosen from the pack. We talked to two top real estate agents to walk us through what can hold up even an all-cash deal. Problems come up during inspection. MORE
Agent Opinion Select Service 3d tours as-is offers buying site-unseen digital open houses financing contingencies homebuying homes.com inspection contingencies making an offer working with buyers MORE
2) Waive Contingencies: To make your offer more attractive, take out as many sticking points as you’re comfortable with. This means removing contingencies for a clean offer. A financing contingency : If you have the funds to make an all-cash offer, you can waive this contingency. MORE
A buyer who is interested in a property typically visits it in person to inspect its layout, features and condition. If you have questions, your agent can get you answers. A home inspection is even more critical when buying a property sight unseen. . MORE
When your real estate agent puts your home in the multiple listing service, it will have an “Active” status. ” There are other statuses in the MLS listings like “Pending,” “Contingent,” “Coming Soon” and “Expired.” MORE
We reached out to industry professionals across the country to find out what contract details agents are getting wrong in today's market. Are you writing an error-free, winning offer? MORE
After you’ve worked with your agent to find the home that suits your needs, they’ll help you put together and submit your best offer as soon as possible. Agents are experts in the local real estate market. Your agent can help you understand: The market value of the home. MORE
Agent Opinion Select Service 3d tours as-is offers buying site-unseen digital open houses financing contingencies homebuying homes.com inspection contingencies making an offer working with buyers MORE
After you’ve worked with your agent to find the home that suits your needs, they’ll help you put together and submit your best offer as soon as possible. Agents are experts in the local real estate market. Your agent can help you understand: The market value of the home. MORE
A walk-through inspection won't uncover everything a full inspection would, but it can still help reduce buyer risk in a hot market. Here's how to make the most of it. MORE
Contingencies in Real Estate Explained. Do you know what a real estate contingency is and how it works? Real Estate contingencies are when some defined action or outcome must occur before a contract becomes legal and binding. Home Buying Contingencies Explained. MORE
The seller shouldn’t know the maximum that you can (or want) to pay but your agent needs to know that you are willing to go higher. Not common, but what some buyers are beginning to do is waive appraisal and inspection contingencies to make their offers more attractive to home sellers. MORE
Selling a house “as is” without inspection is the definition of driving a hard bargain. As for whether you can sell a house as is without inspection — the answer is yes, it’s possible and does happen. Why ‘as is’ doesn’t always mean no inspection. The downside of no inspection? MORE
The expertise your agent brings to this part of the process will help you stay competitive: “Your agent will work with you to make an informed offer based on the market value of the home, the condition of the home and recent home sale prices in the area.”. MORE
Since selling your home can be a lengthy process that involves choosing an agent, estimating costs, preparing your home , setting the price, and finally finding the right buyer, the consequences of a mistake along the way can have wide-ranging implications. . Choosing the Wrong Agent. MORE
need one or two things to be patched up, with 86% of all home inspections turning up some kind of problem, according to a study by the home improvement website Porch.com. Besides making a higher offer, some buyers are also waiving the home inspection to make their offer stand out. MORE
With home buyers facing tougher competition this year amid ongoing housing shortages, some are trying to gain an edge by waiving contingencies to make their offers look more enticing. Redfin said this week that almost 20% of successful offers submitted by its agents in June in select U.S. MORE
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. To get a true value, hire a top real estate agent in your area to conduct a comparative market analysis. MORE
You need to write offers that tell the seller and listing agent three things: your offer has the best terms. Sarita Dua is a top agent in Portland, Oregon who’s been winning bidding wars all year long — including seven straight in a single weekend. MORE
That means it’s often the real estate agent’s job to ease their minds and lighten the situation. As of 2020, a whopping 88% of home buyers relied on the help of a real estate agent to get them through the process. As the real estate agent, it’s your job to assuage these fears. MORE
Keeping track of the differences between a listing agent, selling agent, seller’s agent, and even buyer’s agent can be a bit challenging, so learning to quickly recognize what these terms refer to in real estate can help you move forward confidently with buying or selling your home. MORE
A skilled agent will do everything they can to help you stay on top of every possible opportunity. And, as soon as you find the right home for your needs, that agent will help you draft and submit your best offer as quickly as possible. MORE
Once you’ve had your offer accepted, the home inspection is one of the final steps to navigate before you can close and move into your new home. And good on you for including an inspection contingency in your offer. Stay flexible when negotiating after a home inspection. MORE
And waiving the financing contingency is the second-most effective bidding-war strategy, Redfin officials said – improving homebuyers’ odds of winning by 66%. When there’s a bidding war, cash is king. MORE
You need to write offers that tell the listing agent your offer has the best terms, lowest risk, and is most likely to cross the proverbial finish line. In part two of our Walkthrough series on winning bidding wars, Sarita Dua continues her explanation of the 3 C’s of winning bidding wars (confidence, communication, and creativity), how to beat an all-cash offer, and how to write offers that the listing agent will love. HomeLight’s Agent Resource Center. MORE
You may wonder, what does a real estate agent even do? According to the National Association of Realtors®, 88% of homebuyers purchased their home in 2020 through a real estate agent , and for good reason. Real estate agents are essential advocates through the homebuying process. MORE
The only way around re-listing is to accept backup offers, so during the planning phase of your home sale, talk to your listing agent about the pros and cons of backup offers. Our trained and experienced agents can help home sellers solve problems before they even begin. MORE
of successful offers submitted by Redfin agents in select major U.S. markets waived the inspection contingency, compared with just 13.2% Winning offers waived the appraisal contingency at a similar rate—20.6%—up MORE
Homeowners who’re looking to secure a quick sale might want to take it upon themselves to do a pre-listing home inspection with the aim of speeding up the sales process. Sellers that opt for a pre-listing inspection will be informed of any issues with their home that might impact its value. MORE
Sale contingencies are frowned upon. Come join us to connect with other listeners, connect with the guests that you hear on the show, learn from other agents and share your knowledge, get exclusive content, influence future episodes, and more. HomeLight’s Agent Resource Center. MORE
Redfin
JULY 28, 2020
of successful offers submitted by Redfin agents in select major U.S. markets waived the inspection contingency, compared with just 13.2% Winning offers waived the appraisal contingency at a similar rate—20.6%—up
Inman
MAY 29, 2021
Agent Opinion Select Service 3d tours as-is offers buying site-unseen digital open houses financing contingencies homebuying homes.com inspection contingencies making an offer working with buyers
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Inman
JULY 27, 2021
We reached out to industry professionals across the country to find out what contract details agents are getting wrong in today's market. Are you writing an error-free, winning offer?
Inman
JUNE 7, 2021
A walk-through inspection won't uncover everything a full inspection would, but it can still help reduce buyer risk in a hot market. Here's how to make the most of it.
Inman
MAY 29, 2021
Agent Opinion Select Service 3d tours as-is offers buying site-unseen digital open houses financing contingencies homebuying homes.com inspection contingencies making an offer working with buyers
Realty Biz
MARCH 19, 2021
Homeowners who’re looking to secure a quick sale might want to take it upon themselves to do a pre-listing home inspection with the aim of speeding up the sales process. Sellers that opt for a pre-listing inspection will be informed of any issues with their home that might impact its value.
Redfin
AUGUST 4, 2021
Keeping track of the differences between a listing agent, selling agent, seller’s agent, and even buyer’s agent can be a bit challenging, so learning to quickly recognize what these terms refer to in real estate can help you move forward confidently with buying or selling your home.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
After you’ve worked with your agent to find the home that suits your needs, they’ll help you put together and submit your best offer as soon as possible. Agents are experts in the local real estate market. Your agent can help you understand: The market value of the home.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 15, 2021
The expertise your agent brings to this part of the process will help you stay competitive: “Your agent will work with you to make an informed offer based on the market value of the home, the condition of the home and recent home sale prices in the area.”.
McKissock
APRIL 28, 2021
That means it’s often the real estate agent’s job to ease their minds and lighten the situation. As of 2020, a whopping 88% of home buyers relied on the help of a real estate agent to get them through the process. As the real estate agent, it’s your job to assuage these fears.
HomeLight
MARCH 23, 2021
You may wonder, what does a real estate agent even do? According to the National Association of Realtors®, 88% of homebuyers purchased their home in 2020 through a real estate agent , and for good reason. Real estate agents are essential advocates through the homebuying process.
Keeping Current Matters
JUNE 21, 2021
A skilled agent will do everything they can to help you stay on top of every possible opportunity. And, as soon as you find the right home for your needs, that agent will help you draft and submit your best offer as quickly as possible.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Listen to Your Real Estate Agent. As soon as you find the right home for your needs, be prepared to work with your agent to submit an offer as quickly as possible. There are, however, certain contingencies you don’t want to forego.
Housing Wire
MARCH 22, 2021
And waiving the financing contingency is the second-most effective bidding-war strategy, Redfin officials said – improving homebuyers’ odds of winning by 66%. When there’s a bidding war, cash is king.
Realty Biz
AUGUST 3, 2020
With home buyers facing tougher competition this year amid ongoing housing shortages, some are trying to gain an edge by waiving contingencies to make their offers look more enticing. Redfin said this week that almost 20% of successful offers submitted by its agents in June in select U.S.
The Living Room
AUGUST 5, 2021
2) Waive Contingencies: To make your offer more attractive, take out as many sticking points as you’re comfortable with. This means removing contingencies for a clean offer. A financing contingency : If you have the funds to make an all-cash offer, you can waive this contingency.
HomeLight
OCTOBER 12, 2020
You need to write offers that tell the seller and listing agent three things: your offer has the best terms. Sarita Dua is a top agent in Portland, Oregon who’s been winning bidding wars all year long — including seven straight in a single weekend.
HomeLight
MARCH 22, 2021
You need to write offers that tell the listing agent your offer has the best terms, lowest risk, and is most likely to cross the proverbial finish line. In part two of our Walkthrough series on winning bidding wars, Sarita Dua continues her explanation of the 3 C’s of winning bidding wars (confidence, communication, and creativity), how to beat an all-cash offer, and how to write offers that the listing agent will love. HomeLight’s Agent Resource Center.
The Living Room
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Releasing earnest money either upon mutual acceptance or after the inspection contingency is waived. Aryne + Dulcinea Buyer First Time Homebuyer competitive offer how to write an offer multiple offers Portland Real Estate Market Seller Market top rated portland real estate agents
HomeLight
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Sale contingencies are frowned upon. Come join us to connect with other listeners, connect with the guests that you hear on the show, learn from other agents and share your knowledge, get exclusive content, influence future episodes, and more. HomeLight’s Agent Resource Center.
The Living Room
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
After you’ve worked with your agent to find the home that suits your needs, they’ll help you put together and submit your best offer as soon as possible. Agents are experts in the local real estate market. Your agent can help you understand: The market value of the home.
Realty Biz
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Since selling your home can be a lengthy process that involves choosing an agent, estimating costs, preparing your home , setting the price, and finally finding the right buyer, the consequences of a mistake along the way can have wide-ranging implications. . Choosing the Wrong Agent.
Redfin
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Once you’ve had your offer accepted, the home inspection is one of the final steps to navigate before you can close and move into your new home. And good on you for including an inspection contingency in your offer. Stay flexible when negotiating after a home inspection.
RIS Media
AUGUST 5, 2021
A buyer who is interested in a property typically visits it in person to inspect its layout, features and condition. If you have questions, your agent can get you answers. A home inspection is even more critical when buying a property sight unseen. .
Realty Biz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
With buyers facing increased competition for what few properties are on the market, some are choosing to waive the home inspection. In June, around 20% of successful bids submitted by Redfin real estate agents in the U.S.’s Home Buying home inspection home inspector
Realty Biz
JULY 7, 2021
There may be rare local circumstances where this will work but it should only be based on the advice of a trusted real estate agent. Before you write up your offer, have your agent contact the selling agent to learn if there are other offers on the house.
Realty Biz
FEBRUARY 20, 2021
Contingencies in Real Estate Explained. Do you know what a real estate contingency is and how it works? Real Estate contingencies are when some defined action or outcome must occur before a contract becomes legal and binding. Home Buying Contingencies Explained.
HomeLight
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Selling a house “as is” without inspection is the definition of driving a hard bargain. As for whether you can sell a house as is without inspection — the answer is yes, it’s possible and does happen. Why ‘as is’ doesn’t always mean no inspection. The downside of no inspection?
RIS Media
MAY 19, 2021
When your real estate agent puts your home in the multiple listing service, it will have an “Active” status. ” There are other statuses in the MLS listings like “Pending,” “Contingent,” “Coming Soon” and “Expired.”
The Living Room
JUNE 25, 2021
A skilled agent will do everything they can to help you stay on top of every possible opportunity. And, as soon as you find the right home for your needs, that agent will help you draft and submit your best offer as quickly as possible.
HomeLight
JUNE 29, 2021
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. To get a true value, hire a top real estate agent in your area to conduct a comparative market analysis.
RIS Media
APRIL 12, 2021
Buyers usually have a house inspected before they proceed with a purchase. The exact language related to a home inspection contingency can vary from one contract to another. Ask Your Real Estate Agent for Guidance.
First Team Real Estate
AUGUST 8, 2021
The only way around re-listing is to accept backup offers, so during the planning phase of your home sale, talk to your listing agent about the pros and cons of backup offers. Our trained and experienced agents can help home sellers solve problems before they even begin.
Realty Biz
DECEMBER 31, 2020
The seller shouldn’t know the maximum that you can (or want) to pay but your agent needs to know that you are willing to go higher. Not common, but what some buyers are beginning to do is waive appraisal and inspection contingencies to make their offers more attractive to home sellers.
HomeLight
OCTOBER 30, 2020
All-cash offers are beloved by sellers and real estate agents alike — and they’re more than three times as likely to be chosen from the pack. We talked to two top real estate agents to walk us through what can hold up even an all-cash deal. Problems come up during inspection.
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