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

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pulls data directly from the MLS, providing an up to the minute look at our niche Southern California markets. 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.

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

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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

pulls data directly from the MLS, providing an up to the minute look at our niche Southern California markets. 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.

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What Is a Home Sale Contingency?

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A kick-out clause acts as a sort of compromise in light of an offer with a home sale contingency. They may be able to accept backup offers as well, depending on how the clause is written. The house stays on the market and it’s marked in the MLS as an active first right. Offer to pay the seller’s closing costs.