Realty Biz

JULY 1, 2023

Navigating the escrow process is a critical aspect of home buying, ensuring a secure and smooth transaction for both buyers and sellers. Escrow acts as a neutral third party that holds funds and documents until all conditions of the home purchase are met. Selling your home can be a bumpy journey.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Why did Teresa Giudice’s home sale fall through? . For one, as a general practice, a closing takes an average of 50 days. So Giudice’s willingness to wait an additional 200-plus days in sale pending status was quite unusual—and probably a bad move on her part. . Common reasons why home sales fail .

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Redfin

JANUARY 26, 2022

When it comes to a real estate transaction like buying a home , a lot of important paperwork needs to be completed before you can call a home yours. One of these important pieces of paperwork is a purchase and sale agreement. . What is a purchase and sale agreement? Who drafts the purchase and sale agreement?

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Sellers want to work with buyers they can trust and experience a painless closing. That means you need to open lines of communication with the listing agent to find out exactly what they need and want from the sale. What is the ideal timing they want or need to be out of their home? Include an As-is Home Inspection Contingency.

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HomeLight

MARCH 20, 2023

Most often, this type of scenario calls for a home sale contingency. 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.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2020

As any seller would be, you’re thrilled when an offer comes in for your property — but that excitement fades when you find out it’s contingent on the sale of the buyer’s home. You’re hesitant to put all of your proverbial eggs in one buyer’s basket when the sale might never actually happen.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2023

Year-over-year, monthly sales in the Phoenix metro area were down nearly 25%. Often, the decision to go for sale by owner (or, “FSBO”) is motivated by a desire to save on agent commissions. Once you’ve seen what’s required, you can roll up your sleeves and get started with your FSBO sale in Colorado. Quick FSBO overview.

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HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

If you need assistance navigating the legalities of keeping earnest money from a real estate transaction, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. What is earnest money? Earnest money is often referred to as a “good faith” deposit. 5k for a $500K home).

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

Early 2022 data from Florida Realtors® indicates a 23% increase in median sales price and a 33.3% We’ll also provide a comprehensive overview on the full process to prep, market, and close on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent. Average home sale price in Florida: $530,419 (Jan 2022).

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

We’ll also provide a comprehensive overview on the full process to prep, market, and close on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent. Note: Once you’ve seen what’s required, you can roll up your sleeves and get started with your FSBO sale in Arizona. That 6% is deducted from the seller’s proceeds at closing.

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Redfin

MARCH 2, 2023

One important concept that all homebuyers should be familiar with though is the appraisal contingency. In this guide, we will explore what an appraisal contingency is and how it can impact your homebuying journey. What is an appraisal contingency? What is a contingent offer? How does an appraisal contingency work?

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HomeLight

JULY 26, 2022

Is it a yard sale? No…it’s a for sale sign!!! You’ve found yourself a FSBO home. What is a FSBO home? A “for sale by owner,” or FSBO (pronounced “fizz-bo”) home, is a home that is being sold by its owner who hasn’t hired a listing agent. In fact, 57% of FSBO sellers knew the buyer of their home.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably heard that cash is kind of a big deal in real estate. But is the cash closing process always seamless? A cash deal can close in as little as 7 days, while financed home purchases tend to take an average of 45 days to close. Why do sellers love cash so much?

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

That means buyers who want to close a deal need to come prepared with their A-game when it comes to making an offer. Yes, writing a high offer will incentivize the seller, but money isn’t the only factor! Then, make sure you are only searching for, and writing offers for, homes you can truly afford. Be ready to make a move.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Will you lose your deposit? You now have skin in the game in the form of your earnest money deposit, plus you have a legal duty to buy the home (barring certain circumstances). They’re protective clauses you put in your contract with the seller that allow you an out if certain conditions of the sale aren’t met.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2022

But what if you decide that you don’t want to work with a buyer’s agent to buy your home? Chances are, if you’ve decided that buying a home without an agent is the best choice for you — and you’re reading this — you need some guidance for how to go about the process on your own. You’ve decided it’s time to buy a house !

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