Marco Santarelli

MAY 4, 2023

With prices still much higher than they were pre-pandemic, buyers don't have much room in their budgets for costly repairs, and they want a home that is move-in ready. Your real estate agent can advise you on whether you need to waive contingencies and kick in a high down payment to have your offer accepted.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

submit your purchase offer with a pre-qualification or preapproval letter from a lender, these funds aren’t a sure thing until the loan is fully approved. Jason Bragg , a top-selling agent in North Carolina’s Winston-Salem area, reports that cash offers are especially common in 2021 among buyers who are downsizing.

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The Close

APRIL 28, 2022

Luckily, beating a cash offer on a house is not as hard as many agents think. Many listing agents today will not review the offers for three to four days after the property becomes active. Some buyer’s agents believe the best strategy is to wait until the last minute before submitting an offer. Offer a Signing Bonus.

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Redfin

JULY 30, 2020

Redfin agents cite health concerns around the pandemic and competition fueled by a worsening housing shortage as reasons more buyers are bidding on homes before visiting them. They sent a Seattle-based relative to attend an in-person showing and the pre-inspection, submitted an offer at 6:20 p.m. Yaaran said.

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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. You can find the group here: HomeLight Agent Community – The Walkthrough. HomeLight’s Agent Resource Center. The best price doesn’t always win a bidding war.

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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’s Agent Resource Center. Links and Show Notes.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Agent John Leinaar works in Kalamazoo , Michigan, an area where many pharmaceutical companies operate. He’s helped several families relocating from other states purchase homes remotely, and he works with 66% more single-family homes than other agents in his area. It will help your agent bring you the right houses, too.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2021

A step up from pre-qualification, preapproval often means the lender gives conditional approval, stating the size of the mortgage you’ve been preapproved for (though what constitutes a “preapproval” can vary from lender to lender). Talk to your agent about the market. Talk to your agent about the market.

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Most purchase agreements have contingencies —things that buyers must do before the real estate transaction is official, explains Jimmy Branham , a Coral Springs, FL, real estate agent at the Keyes Company. If something is wrong, you can request that it be fixed—or you can back out of the sale. Get final mortgage approval.

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HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

If you’re shopping for a home in San Diego, a trusted buyer’s agent is a key member of your team. HomeLight analyzes millions of transactions and thousands of reviews to find you a proven, top-performing agent in just under two minutes. Find a Buyer's Agent What will it cost to buy a home in San Diego?

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

“When I talk to my clients, it’s really about looking at the big picture and then what’s right for them,” says Deidre Quinn , an award-winning agent in the Philadelphia area. We’ve done the research and interviewed top real estate agents to help you answer this all-important question — should I sell my house in 2022?

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HomeLight

MARCH 28, 2022

No staging, no repeated showings, no agent commissions. We always recommend following up an online price estimate with the opinion of a top local real estate agent. If you need assistance finding an agent, HomeLight would be happy to connect you with a few highly qualified candidates in your area. Close in as little as 10 days.

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HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2022

For more expertise, top real estate agent Kris Shook , who works with 77% more single family homes than the average agent in Tacoma, Washington, shares insights. A Top-Rated Agent Can Help You Field Buyer Offers. An experienced agent can guide you on whether or not the offers you receive on your home are worth considering.

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