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How to Avoid a Delayed Closing: 7 Common Roadblocks to Be Aware of

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Make sure you know in advance how you will be getting a bank check or wire transfer, so you’re able to close on time. To avoid a delayed closing, you can ask the seller to complete the repairs before purchasing the home (if they can be done quickly) or request some form of seller concession to offset the cost of repairs.

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How to Pick a Real Estate Agent for Buying a Home

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Different agents specialize in different types of properties, so Barnes says, a piece of due diligence for a buyer or seller would be to “ensure that the agent you’re looking to work with has performed transactions similar to the type of property that you’re looking to buy or sell.”. No special treatment! Gauge connections.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Alabama

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Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. The first due diligence you want to do is make sure they have proof of funds ,” Graham recommends. You’ll still have selling costs, which may include transfer taxes and settlement fees. Overpricing or underpricing.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in West Virginia: A Mountain State FSBO Guide

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Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. However, cautions Raymond, “It’s a good start, but you also have to remember that the bank (financing a buyer’s loan) is going to do their own appraisal. Working with a buyer whose bank is short on appraisers, which can really slow down a deal.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Illinois: A Prairie State FSBO Guide

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Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. The problem is that when a seller orders an appraisal, it’s for personal use. It’s not from a bank, it’s not an independent assessment of what the value is.”. Marketing your home is time-consuming. Make sense of the research.

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