RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2022

Real Estate appraisals are usually completed when homes are bought via mortgage loans. Home inspection problems. Home inspections are standard practice when buying a home and don’t usually stop a sale unless there is a severe underlying issue with the property. This is common when a seller doesn’t agree on the lower price.

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RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2022

Buyers are waiving a home inspection. Buyers are waiving their home appraisal or offering an appraisal gap guarantee. Getting rid of the mortgage financing clause in their offer. You may see some of these things or all of them before making an offer. It will help tailor your offer when the time comes.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

But if the home appraises low (below the purchase price), the buyer will have difficulty securing a loan for the property without bringing extra cash to the sale or renegotiating the price. This is the time when the inspection, any agreed upon repairs, and the appraisal take place. Why do appraisal gaps happen?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The homeowner could also have over-extended themselves with home equity loans or lines of credit, or the property might have some kind of financial lien placed against it, all of which can result in the owner being “underwater” on the home’s value vs. what is owed.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

Common contingencies include issues with appraisals, home inspections, or the buyer’s home sale. In other words, the primary deal on an active contingent listing might (maybe) fall through, causing sellers to place their home back on the market — or accept a backup offer. “I Inspection contingencies.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

In the meantime, with a “Contingent” status, the seller is typically allowed to continue showing the home and accept backup offers in the event something goes awry. Buyers also can use the findings of an inspection to negotiate for repairs or credits. Why have a backup offer on hand? Quite simply, life happens.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 31, 2020

This route also eliminates the hassle of inspections, financing contingencies, repairs, and other challenges that can come with a traditional retail sale. You want to have a “backup offer” in case the regular listing process doesn’t work out. Shrauner often purchases homes for cash. Check the FHFA HPI calculator.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 5, 2022

Typically, the seller’s agent stops accepting offers once the home is pending sale. However, it’s often a good idea to table backup offers, which may come into play if the sale falls through. Seller’s agents are obligated to present all offers to the seller, even after a contract has been signed,” says Garrett.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2021

After being under the microscope at open houses and inspection, you may wonder: What’s the point of this final examination? 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. You’re ready to move on.

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HomeLight

MARCH 20, 2023

Other common contingency clauses include: Inspection Contingency: If the buyer finds fault with the home inspection report, they can ask for the seller to make repairs, or they can cancel the contract within the contingency period. A kick-out clause acts as a sort of compromise in light of an offer with a home sale contingency.

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Realty Biz

JUNE 30, 2021

At the same time, these buyers will be forced to make fast decisions that can include everything from a slightly higher interest rate for a larger loan to competing in bidding wars when a desired house comes on the market. But you never know when your backup offer might be the one that goes to the closing table.

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HomeLight

JUNE 29, 2022

As interest rates start increasing, as they are right now in 2022 , sellers may not have as many backup offers to consider as they would when rates were low. Price your house right to attract competitive offers. Make repairs that affect the buyer’s loan requirements. Repairs to a shed or other outbuilding.

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HomeLight

MARCH 15, 2021

I basically explain, like the five parts on offer are price, earnest money, down payment, close date, and then there’s this miscellaneous bucket which includes a bunch of other things, you know, inspection period, appraisal contingency, repairs, personal property, rent back, etc. And, you know, but let’s be real, right?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 5, 2020

I basically explain, like the five parts on offer are price, earnest money, down payment, close date, and then there’s this miscellaneous bucket which includes a bunch of other things, you know, inspection period, appraisal contingency, repairs, personal property, rent back, etc. And, you know, but let’s be real, right?

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