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A Seller’s Home Appraisal Checklist: A Cheat Sheet for Your Home’s Final Exam

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You’re so close to closing. According to the National Association of Realtors® Research Group’s 2021 data , 64% of buyers have conventional loans, 16% have FHA loans and 14% received VA loans. The appraisal is usually the last piece of the loan package to be completed before closing.

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How to Win a Bidding War: The 3 Cs of Writing Better Offers

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If you want to win more bidding wars, you can’t keep writing offers the same way you always have. When you’re up against five, 10, or even 50+ other offers, the smallest details can have the biggest impact. And winning often comes down to something other than price or closing date. And it’s not that big a deal, I get.

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Win More Bidding Wars: The 3 Cs of Writing Better Offers

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If you want to win more bidding wars, you can’t keep writing offers the same way you always have. When you’re up against 5, 10, or even 50+ other offers, the smallest details can have the biggest impact. And winning often comes down to something other than price or closing date. And it’s not that big a deal, I get.

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