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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

Pending: When a home is listed as “pending” it means the seller has accepted the buyer’s offer and the sale will most likely be finalized after a successful final inspection and the buyer securing financing. For sellers, reaching the pending stage means the finish line is within reach, but your home is still not officially off the market.

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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

Amidst a continuous pandemic, seller’s markets are still holding strong throughout the nation. In numerous cities, home buyer demand is up while inventory stays low– leaving house hunters fighting it out in multiple-offers scenarios and sellers attempting to browse everything. Contingencies?

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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

What sets First Team apart is our local, boots-on-the-ground knowledge of the Southern California real estate market. Our agents are also trained market experts who use our unique and proprietary Market Trends? Market Trends? to analyze changes that will affect your home sale. Their Strategy. Local Neighborhood Knowledge.

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

HomeLight

Short sales can happen when people purchase a house at the top of the market, and then home values decrease. With a short sale, the bank is the one accepting the offer,” he says. It can also be difficult to get any concessions, such as the seller or lender paying closing costs. What causes a short sale?