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4 Things Sellers Need to Know About Backup Offers

First Team Real Estate

According to the latest National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the typical home sold last year was on the market for just three weeks. of offers faced bidding wars. The best offer is accepted, and the deal moves forward. What does it mean when it says accepting backup offers?

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Should You Consider a Backup Offer?

Hank Miller Team

Should you consider a backup offer? Are backup offers good options for home buyers and sellers? In highly competitive housing markets with desperate buyers and multiple offers, it might seem pointless to write a backup offer, but why not? What is a Backup Offer?

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How does the “buy before you sell” model differ from iBuyers and Power buyers?

Housing Wire

Jeremy Foster, founder and chairman of Calque offers an explanation of this process and how it differs from the traditional homebuying process. When, and if, contingent offers are accepted, they can result in paying as much as 11% more for the home relative to a cash offer. Buy before you sell (BBYS) products may be the answer.

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As prices rise, Utah housing market less of a bargain

Housing Wire

As movers flock to secondary cities in search of more land for less cash, the Utah housing market – land of ski slopes and mountain trails – has become a popular destination, especially for those leaving California. “People are offering $10,000, $20,000, $30,000, up to $60,000 above listing price,” Bess said.

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Knock expands availability of Home Swap solution in Texas

Housing Wire

Knock has added Houston to the list of Texas metro areas where its Home Swap solution is available, joining Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth and San Antonio , as well as seven other markets nationwide. This solution is offered exclusively through local real estate professionals who were trained as Knock Certified Agents.

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Can a Home Seller Under Contract Still Accept a Higher Offer?

Realtor.com

While laws vary by state, in general, up until that contract is signed by both parties—even after counteroffers have been sent out—all new offers can be considered and accepted. That’s why it’s so important that sellers are confident that they want to accept an offer before signing. Here’s what home sellers need to know.

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Real Estate Pending Vs. Contingent: MLS Lingo Explained for Sellers

HomeLight

When your home first hits the market, your listing agent will note that it’s “Active,” as in ready and available for showings — but there’s a lot of ground to cover before your agent lists the status as “Closed,” when you have a done deal and you’re ready to hand over the keys. Step one: Talk to an expert! Selling your house soon?

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