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

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

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

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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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