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

Housing Wire

This model is still expensive for homeowners because they are paying duplicate closing costs and leaseback fees. The third iteration was pioneered by Calque and is the most cost-effective model of the three. Calque is SOC2 compliant and only collects data required to make a backup offer on your client’s current home.

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Agents, buyer’s financing denied? Here’s what to do.

Real Trends

If your sellers have a backup offer, evaluate all the facts before you switch to accepting that deal. If there is no backup offer, request a 2-week extension so you have time to resolve the issues. You can still get to the closing table. Get to work to solve the problem. Most problems do have a solution!

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Real Estate Terminology: Contingent, Pending, Under Contract, and More

Windemere Selling

It means the seller has accepted a buyer’s offer, but there are certain contingencies that must be met before the deal goes final. Buyers who see a home listed as “under contract” may still reach out to the seller’s listing agent to make a backup offer, unless the contract that’s already in place contains a clause preventing it.

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What Happens After Making an Offer on a House?

Windemere Buying

It means the seller has accepted an offer and there’s a good chance the deal will go through, but because the sale is not yet final, the property is technically not off the table. Other interested buyers will make backup offers in case the first offer falls through. Now you’re ready to close!

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Multiple Offers on Your Home? 14 Concerns You Must Address with Your Realtor

First Team Real Estate

Having several offers on your home is fantastic, however, how do you guarantee you pick the very best deal and don’t miss out on an even better one? Normally, both the buyer and the sellers are accountable for paying a part of the closing costs.

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Active Pending Short Sales: What Are They, And Can You Still Make an Offer?

HomeLight

Buyers may find that there isn’t a lot of wiggle room on the price of a short sale, as lenders are going to base the price on the home’s current market value , and considering they are already going to be accepting less than the house is worth, they are unlikely to consider any low-ball offers.

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Zillow vs. Family Owned Brokerages: 6 Ways First Team Real Estate Saves Southern California Homeowners Thousands When Selling A Home

First Team Real Estate

Everyone thinks about the price, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty, your agent will be going to bat for you on a timeline, inspections, home warranty, closing costs, backup offers, repairs, and more. There are literally hundreds of different negotiations that are a part of just one home sale.

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