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17 Home Closing Delays and How You Can Avoid Them

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Out of the delayed contracts, the most common causes were financing issues (37%), followed by appraisal issues (18%) and inspection issues (16%). Repairs identified in the inspection. The home inspection is one of the most important steps in the purchase process and one of the strongest variables that can affect closing.

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Working Distressed Properties: How to Navigate and Win in This Evolving Market

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Christina’s course: Working with Foreclosures and Short Sales. HUD Homes for Sale. Today, she has sold more than 4,000 homes total and around 2,500 of those have been foreclosures or short sales. I believe it’s gonna be a short sale market personally, until next year. Auction.com.

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This Is How To Profitably Find Houses To Flip In 2023

Kyle Handy

Others know that their property isn’t going to pass a house inspection. You can target advertising on Google or Facebook to people interested in bankruptcy or foreclosure. This also includes people who may be considering bankruptcy or have just inherited a house they need to sell. One thing: Look out for scams.

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6 of the Top We Buy Houses for Cash Companies in Atlanta

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Some companies may make a preliminary offer at this stage, but it’s usually subject to change once they’ve inspected your property. Founded in 2014 , We Buy Houses Hotlanta is a family-owned operation that advertises Creative Real Estate and Short Sale certifications on their website. Sale timeline. Inspections / repairs.

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The ‘Should I Do it?’ Guide to Selling a House ‘As Is’

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The buyer can still request repairs: Even if the home is listed “as is,” the buyer can still order an inspection after making an offer and request repairs to areas of concern that come up on the inspection. The potential buyer still has the right to ask for a home inspection even if you state you’d like to sell “as is.”

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What Buyers Need to Know About Making an Offer on Active Contingent Listings

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Common contingencies include issues with appraisals, home inspections, or the buyer’s home sale. So he knows all the twists and turns that can occur between an accepted offer and a closed sale. Inspection contingencies. Inspection contingencies can be waived. Let’s take a look at a few of the most common ones.

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How to Sell Your House Fast in Florida

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Step 1: Request Offer Why you might need to sell your Florida house fast If you’re facing any of these life challenges, a fast home sale may be the solution you need: Tight financial situation: Selling your house fast can bring relief from overwhelming medical bills, bankruptcy, or escalating credit card debt. Everything is negotiable.