HomeLight

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Kentucky-based Dianna Caldwell , a seasoned agent with 16 years of industry experience under her belt, gave us a rundown of seller costs and what homeowners should budget before they sit down to the closing table. Source: (Clay Banks / Unsplash). Sample seller expenses for a $453,300 house. Cost to seller.

Seller concession 112

Seller concession Staging Inspection Renovation 112

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. Again, local market conditions determine whether you can get any seller concessions. Next, examine your credit score and history.

Debt-to-income ratio 101

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

Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

You’ll still probably need a little help beyond that $1,000 in your bank account, but your mortgage lender will allow gifts from family members or friends to help you. To cover closing costs, negotiate a seller concession. Either way, you get to use owner-occupied financing, which means a down payment as low as 3%.

Earnest money deposit 86

Earnest money deposit Seller concession Investor Hard money loan 86

Realty Biz

MAY 24, 2021

You’ll still probably need a little help beyond that $1,000 in your bank account, but your mortgage lender will allow gifts from family members or friends to help you. To cover closing costs, negotiate a seller concession. Either way, you get to use owner-occupied financing, which means a down payment as low as 3%.

Earnest money deposit 126

Earnest money deposit Seller concession Investor Hard money loan 126

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Closing costs that add up – such as HOA fees, property and transfer taxes, title insurance. Cost of mortgage interest – a strategy to help make financing more affordable for buyers. Second set of closing costs (if you’re buying a new home). Seller concessions (2% to 6% to financially help the buyer).

Closing costs 92

Closing costs Agents Seller concession Closing 92

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Source: (Clay Banks / Unsplash). Testing the 5 year rule: How much does it cost to sell my home? If you’ve purchased a home within the past five years, you may remember the costs associated with purchasing it, from inspection fees to closing costs. A possible second set of closing costs if buying a new home.

Seller concession 90

Seller concession Closing costs Investor Agents 90

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Something else to keep in mind, is that the sold prices you see on Zillow may include closing costs, which can inflate the selling price and make it appear as if it sold for more than it did. Or perhaps there were seller concessions that weren’t included in the price.

MLS 80

MLS Seller concession Agents Sales 80

HomeLight

APRIL 26, 2023

Plus, when a seller isn’t working with an agent, the buyer’s agent may end up carrying more of the weight to get the deal to the finish line. Next: Consult our guide on who pays closing costs when selling a house by owner for more details. Finally, a FSBO sale does not mean that a seller won’t need any professional assistance.

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MLS Agents Sales Proof of funds 68

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Plus, when a seller isn’t working with an agent, the buyer’s agent may end up carrying more of the weight to get the deal to the finish line. Next: Consult our guide on who pays closing costs when selling a house by owner for more details. Finally, a FSBO sale does not mean that a seller won’t need any professional assistance.

MLS 82

MLS Agents Sales Closing 82

HomeLight

MAY 25, 2023

Next: Consult our guide on who pays closing costs when selling a house by owner for more details. Finally, a FSBO sale does not mean that a seller won’t need any professional assistance. You’ll still have selling costs, which may include transfer taxes and settlement fees. Marketing your home is time-consuming.

MLS 83

MLS Pre-approval Agents Sales 83

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Plus, when a seller isn’t working with an agent, the buyer’s agent may end up carrying more of the weight to get the deal to the finish line. Next: Consult our guide on who pays closing costs when selling a house by owner for more details. Finally, a FSBO sale does not mean that a seller won’t need any professional assistance.

Purchase and sale agreement 76

Purchase and sale agreement MLS Pre-approval Agents 76

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Plus, when a seller isn’t working with an agent, the buyer’s agent may end up carrying more of the weight to get the deal to the finish line. Next: Consult our guide on who pays closing costs when selling a house by owner for more details. Finally, a FSBO sale does not mean that a seller won’t need any professional assistance.

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MLS Agents Sales Land 85

HomeLight

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plus, when a seller isn’t working with an agent, the buyer’s agent may end up carrying more of the weight to get the deal to the finish line. Next: Consult our guide on who pays closing costs when selling a house by owner for more details. Finally, a FSBO sale does not mean that a seller won’t need any professional assistance.

MLS 72

MLS Agents Sales Mortgage pre-approval letter 72

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.

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Pre-approval Marketing Inspection Finance 95