Realty Biz

JANUARY 19, 2024

Take a close look at your income, expenses, and existing debts. Start by gathering all relevant financial documents, such as bank statements, tax returns, and pay stubs. Your real estate agent will guide you through the process and help you determine a competitive offer price based on market conditions and comparable sales in the area.

Debt-to-income ratio 101

Debt-to-income ratio Pre-approval Purchase and sale agreement Inspection 101

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Our tool analyzes the records of recently sold homes near you, your home’s last sale price, and other market trends to provide a preliminary range of value in under two minutes. Closing costs that add up – such as HOA fees, property and transfer taxes, title insurance. Realtor commissions for the sale (5% to 6%).

Closing costs 95

Closing costs Agents Seller concession Closing 95

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Source: (Clay Banks / Unsplash). When owners need to sell their home in a shorter time frame, how to determine if the sale is worth pursuing can be confusing. One way the IRS taxes capital gains from a home sale is based on whether or not the property has been owned long term or short term.

Seller concession 93

Seller concession Closing costs Investor Agents 93

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

When you see a “for sale” sign pop up in your neighbor’s yard, it’s natural to be curious. Not only do these professionals know the ins and outs of the local market, but they have access to tools that provide the most accurate and up-to-date information on home listings and sales. Our data shows the top 5% of agents across the U.S.

MLS 83

MLS Seller concession Agents Sales 83

HomeLight

APRIL 26, 2023

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner in Alabama. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7% in 2021 and 10% in 2022 — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

MLS 70

MLS Agents Sales Proof of funds 70

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in West Virginia are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7% in 2021 and 10% in 2022 — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

MLS 85

MLS Agents Sales Closing 85

HomeLight

MAY 25, 2023

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in North Carolina are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7% in 2021 and 10% in 2022 — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

MLS 87

MLS Pre-approval Agents Sales 87

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in South Carolina are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7% in 2021 and 10% in 2022 — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

Purchase and sale agreement 79

Purchase and sale agreement MLS Pre-approval Agents 79

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in Louisiana are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7% in 2021 and 10% in 2022 — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

MLS 88

MLS Agents Sales Land 88

HomeLight

OCTOBER 14, 2022

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in Illinois are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7%-8% , historically — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

MLS 74

MLS Agents Sales Mortgage pre-approval letter 74

HomeLight

MARCH 23, 2022

In the preapproval process, you’ll usually submit documentation of your financial details, which can include bank statements, W-2s, a credit check, two years of tax returns, verification of your down payment funds, and more. Sellers likely have more than one buyer lined up, all with their best offers on the table. Preapproval.

Pre-approval 97

Pre-approval Marketing Inspection Finance 97