Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
As a result, homeowners either must sell their current home and suffer through double moves and short-term rentals to access the equity they’ve accrued, or they have to make contingent offers that require the sale of their current house to close. We work with lenders to fix the problem at its root (i.e.,
HomeLight
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Not only will you need to be packing, cleaning, and getting the house ready for your buyer, there’s also a lot of waiting and hoping that all of the moving pieces fall into place and your home sale closes on time, if you make it to closing at all. Line up backup offers to hedge your risk.
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The Residential Specialist
DECEMBER 31, 2020
With many restaurants, stores and other businesses closed, people also aren’t going out as much and realize they want more from their homes, whether it’s an updated kitchen or space to spend time outside. Backup Offers. And, of course, keep showing your client’s home until the backup offer is accepted!
Realty Biz
MAY 24, 2021
You can work closely with your real estate agent to structure an offer that will gain the attention of the seller based on contingencies, concessions, and anticipated closing date. Even if you are outbid, make your best offer a backup offer. Some buyers will offer more than they can deliver.
HomeLight
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Normally, when someone puts their house up for sale, they have some equity in the property and will walk away with money in their pocket after closing. Instead, they have to get the bank to agree to forgive the difference between what they owe on the house and the agreed-upon sales price.
First Team Real Estate
DECEMBER 14, 2020
We combine our best-in-class, bank-grade pricing software with our human experience to get closer to your home’s true value than any other online tool. We even pay for everything upfront so you aren’t charged a dime until your home closes for top dollar. Pricing Your Home. Our Strategy. Their Strategy. Their Strategy.
HomeLight
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Keep your comps close together. It’s also important to avoid crossing dividing lines, like highways or vastly different neighborhoods, as those would not be included in a bank appraisal,” he says. You want the flexibility of choosing your own closing date. Understand your agent’s pricing strategy.
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