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Can a Seller Keep the Earnest Money Deposit? Yes – Here’s When

Redfin

When that breach isn’t protected by a contingency, the seller may have the right to keep the earnest money as compensation for lost time and missed opportunities. Failing to deliver required documents (like updated proof of funds or loan pre-approval) by the contract deadlines.

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What to Know About Buying a Home For The First Time

Rochester Real Estate

A pre-approval letter must be included, and proof of funds can also help in a seller’s market. The seller might return with a counteroffer based on your offer’s price, contingencies, or other terms. Home Inspection The home inspection will show if this is a property you want to buy.

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Everything To Know About Buying a House With Cash

Redfin

In a multiple-offer situation, sellers look at a number of different variables between offers, from inspection timelines to appraisal guarantees, to financing terms. This means when a seller receives a cash offer (with proof of funds) they can be almost 100% confident the deal will quickly make it to the closing table.

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Can You Sell a House As Is Without Inspection? A Reality Check

HomeLight

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. However, a buyer could still include an inspection contingency in the contract.

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The Pros and Cons of Making an All-Cash Offer on A House

HomeLight

This is important: if your real estate agent puts in an all-cash offer on your behalf, they will not include a financing contingency. The seller makes decisions based on the terms of your offer, including contingencies. (No Graves points out that other contingencies are also optional with an all-cash offer.

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9 Warning Signs When Selling Your Home

Point2Homes

Real estate transactions often feature contingency clauses that allow both parties to back out of the sale under the circumstances stipulated in the contract. One common type you’ll encounter is a sale and settlement contingency. Signs of potential delays, scams or suspicious offers should all raise red flags.

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How to Get Cash for Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

HomeLight

To do that, you’re looking to work with a legitimate buyer who sees value in your home and is able (and willing) to front the funds for it, allowing you to get cash out of your home quickly and ideally at a decent value. What you have is a house. What you need is cash. If only there were a way to — poof! Value-add’.