Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 21, 2021

An agent can help you consider what levers you can pull that might be enticing to a seller, like: Offering flexible rent-back options to give the seller more time to move out. When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect place to call home. Here are five things to keep in mind when you’re ready to make an offer.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 4, 2022

You have options, such as a rent-back agreement, aka, a lease-back deal, that would allow you to stay in the home you just sold a bit longer to give you time to find a new place, to wait for the next home to be built , or to let your children finish the school year. What is a rent-back agreement?

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HomeLight

MAY 5, 2022

We’ve got solutions and options for the specific scenario you face, whether it’s: You need to negotiate a rent-back. Scenario 1: The seller asks for a rent-back in the contract. There are a number of reasons why a seller could request a rent-back deal. The sellers refuse to move out, period. What to do?

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

MARCH 19, 2021

How a “Rent Back” Could Help You Win the Bid on Your Dream House – Apartment Therapy. Telluride, Colorado | Dan Dockray, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty . Tom Cruise’s Action-Packed Colorado Estate Lists for $39.5 Million – Wall Street Journal. Most Expensive Home in Puerto Rico Sells for $30 Million – Mansion Global.

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Windemere Selling

JUNE 14, 2021

By working closely with your agent , you can negotiate a longer closing period or a rent-back agreement with the new owners. By working closely with your agent , you can negotiate a longer closing period or a rent-back agreement with the new owners. Your budget will help determine your options.

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The Close

APRIL 28, 2022

Once the property is purchased, the buyer rents the property from Homeward until their loan is finalized. While losing a deal to a cash offer might not hurt as much as getting punched by Mike Tyson, it’s still frustrating for your buyers, and more work for you. Here’s how it works. There is a charge for this service. Don’t do this!

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Realty Biz

MARCH 5, 2021

In addition, sellers may try to negotiate a rent-back agreement with the buyer to give them more time to shop for a home. With the current high market demand for homes and slim housing inventories, sellers have far more negotiating power than they’ve had in a long time, real estate experts say.

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Realtor.com

JUNE 4, 2021

Some sellers negotiate rent-back agreements, so they can stay in their home for a month or longer after selling while they house hunt. Chase Robertson The housing market is so hot that some homeowners have become afraid to sell. In more normal times, first-time home buyers move into starter homes. Cori Prainito. “It Mr. Pettiford said.

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First Team Real Estate

MAY 25, 2021

Southern California home prices hit an all-time high this April as the hot seller’s market got even hotter. According to statistics from DQNews, median home price increased 20.2% year over year to a record $655,000, across Southern California including LA , Orange , Riverside , San Bernardino , San Diego , and Ventura Counties. to $700,000.

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Hank Miller Team

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Home buyers are rushing to buy ahead of additional rate and/or rent increases, some will be trapped on the hamster wheel of renting. A rent back? It's a beauty contest and the most appealing offers are getting selected. Inventory is even lower than last year and no one is expecting a major change any time soon.

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Windemere Selling

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On the other hand, it creates a gap of residence, often leaving homeowners wondering where they’ll stay until they move into their new home or whether they may need to rent before they can buy again. Sellers may also negotiate a rent-back agreement with the buyers, allowing them to rent the house from the new owners before they move in.

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RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2022

Allowing the seller to rent back for a specified amount of time. There’s no guarantee that the property you like will be available when you’re ready to make an offer. You’ll want to be sure you understand the current market and what houses are available. Look at recent sale prices, as well as neighborhood trends.

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HomeLight

APRIL 28, 2022

When you’re selling a house, finding a buyer means you can start thinking about the next big step: actually moving. This includes packing up your stuff, booking a trustworthy mover, and getting everything to your new home. Follow these expert moving tips and packing advice for a smooth transition. Always book early, when possible. Packing tips.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One example would be closing earlier and offering the seller a short rent back to allow them an easier move into their next home,” Dibble says. Of course, price is important when you’re buying a home. But it’s not the only negotiable part of the sale—there are plenty of other ways to haggle aside from list price. “In Time to close.

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RIS Media

JULY 8, 2021

Agents can help buyers write the very best initial offer by contacting the listing agent to find out their preferred terms for closing dates and occupancy, rent backs if necessary, financing or cash options, so that they can put the best terms in their initial offer. Over-prepare on pricing strategies in advance.

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Real Trends

MARCH 3, 2022

If you have clients that are thinking about offering, keep in mind that the offers we have already received are well above list price, have waived inspection and appraisal, and are willing to honor the Seller’s request of a free 60-day rent-back.” Here are a few techniques and tips to keep in mind as you go to battle.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I’ve compiled a list of my top tips on how to win a bidding war on a house to help you outsmart your competition and get your clients into their dream homes. Put in a Cash Offer It may seem obvious, but the first strategy I employ with my clients when I know they’ll face a multiple-offer situation is offering cash if possible.

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Redfin

MAY 7, 2021

You can also consider requesting a rent-back agreement from potential homebuyers. A rent-back agreement means that the homebuyer purchases your home and you rent it from them for a specified period of time. Homeowners in a seller’s market face a conundrum. It can be tricky to know exactly what path to take.

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Realty Biz

JULY 7, 2021

Offer to rent back to the seller. The best offer in the eyes of the seller could be a competitive price combined with the ability to rent the house back for a few months until they can close on their next home. The number one tip that you should be following is to be patient. Your p reapproval l etter is only a beginning.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

And don’t forget clutter in your front and back yards: 62% of agents surveyed by HomeLight said clearing exterior clutter is critical , particularly for listing photos and virtual tours. Do you need interim housing, a specific closing date, or a seller rent back ? As it turns out, selling can be tough — overwhelming, even.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

Inspection contingency: This grants the buyer the right to have a professional home inspection, and then allows them to renegotiate the price, ask the seller to complete repairs (neither of which the seller is obligated to do), or back out of the contract entirely if the inspection reveals more dramatic issues. What is a contingency clause?

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HomeLight

APRIL 27, 2022

We might need what we call a leaseback,” or a rent-back , in which the seller leases the house back from the buyer until their new home is ready. The old saying in real estate is “location, location, location.” Although location is important, you should also be thinking “price, price, price.” Source: (3844328/ Pixabay).

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 6, 2021

Getty Images/ Ian West - PA Images; realtor.com; Google Maps 2021 is starting off with a big-time celebrity shake-up: Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West are getting divorced. Another source says West has become increasingly frustrated with the Kardashian family’s reality TV star lifestyle.

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Real Trends

JULY 15, 2022

This could involve a quick settlement, a rent-back offer, a home inspection without repairs, or doing away with other contingencies. The situation in today’s housing market is consistent with that of the previous two years: a lower inventory of houses available for sale than the demand.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 4, 2023

This trend has continued into 2023, with homebuyers still seeking out these properties. A good home in the resale market is selling quickly, and buyers today are not the same as those who bought 12 months ago. Competition for Turnkey Homes Remains Fierce Competition for turnkey homes in good school districts remains fierce.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

The associated contingencies , which come with additional risks for the seller, are where you’ll find most key distinctions between a cash offer and an offer backed by a mortgage loan. Updated August 31, 2021. The most obvious contingency with an offer that requires financing is, of course, the financing itself. Though you can (and should!)

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

What is a Seller’s Market? A seller’s market is when there are more homebuyers in a particular area looking to purchase a home than actual houses listed for sale. A seller’s market usually results in rising home prices and stiffer competition among homebuyers. Also, home sellers will have the upper hand when it comes time to negotiate.

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HomeLight

APRIL 19, 2021

It’s no surprise that in a city with more millionaires than any other place in the world , the most desirable properties can go to contract in a matter of days. And if you’ve never experienced home shopping in a world of co-ops before, well, let’s just say it’s not as simple as finding and making an offer on your dream unit. million in condos.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

On the flip side, the U&O can allow the seller to remain in the home for a certain amount of time after closing (also known as a “rent-back” agreement). On the flip side, the U&O can allow the seller to remain in the home for a certain amount of time after closing (also known as a “rent-back” agreement).

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Redfin

JULY 30, 2020

45% of surveyed homebuyers said they made a bid on a home without first seeing it in person, up from 28% in 2019. 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. Where in the building is the unit?

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HomeLight

JANUARY 28, 2021

A report from CoreLogic recently revealed that homeowners enjoyed an average annual equity gain of $17,000 in Q3 2020, pushing equity levels to record heights nationwide. But as home prices across the country surge, so do intense waves of coronavirus cases. Others may still feel skittish about listing while infection rates remain so high.

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Redfin

JULY 28, 2020

A similar share said that a good relationship with the listing agent came in handy, while 8% mentioned so-called rent-back agreements, in which the buyer rents the house back to the seller after closing—sometimes without charging any rent at all—so the seller has ample time to find their next home. up from 17.4%

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

Think back to the quiz you aced during 10th grade economics with Mrs. Patil: supply and demand. From cocktail parties to backyard barbecues, it seems like everyone around you is talking about how hot the real estate market is. So does that mean you’re in a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? New builds aren’t keeping up. as of 2020.

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HomeLight

APRIL 17, 2024

In normal home sales, many real estate agents are negotiating rent-back periods for home sellers. Opendoor charges a daily rate which is calculated based on: home value, utility costs, and days of rent-back. Opendoor charges a daily rate which is calculated based on: home value, utility costs, and days of rent-back.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

If the contingency isn’t met, it usually means that you can drop out of the purchase and get your earnest money back. Whatever your reason, if you currently own a home, it can actually make it harder to shop for a new one! This is why many buyers make offers on their new home that include a sales contingency. What is a contingency?

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

Timing is critical in all things, but it can be especially challenging when it comes to real estate. Deciding whether to sell your home before buying a new one is a difficult decision. It could land you in temporary housing if you haven’t found a house to buy. That means two moves, which is nobody’s idea of a good time. In a buyer’s market.

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First Team Real Estate

MAY 21, 2021

Offer to Rent Back to the Sellers. A great way to sweeten your offer without crushing your finances is to offer the home seller a month of free “rent” so they have time to find a new home before moving out. Work Fast to Get Your Home Offer Accepted. Run the numbers and make the offer ASAP. Don’t let fear slow you down.

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