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JUNE 29, 2021

Your sale is more likely to close and close faster with a cash offer than with an offer that hinges on a mortgage approval. House flippers , on the other hand, pay cash to purchase homes that require major repairs, renovate them, and then resell them for a profit. Home inspection contingency.

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JUNE 21, 2022

Buyers typically pay for the inspection to uncover major issues that may give them second thoughts about purchasing the house and avoid surprise repairs after moving in. Contingencies can be costly. The appraiser utilizes this information to establish the home’s worth which affects the size of the mortgage the bank will approve.

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AUGUST 25, 2020

The overarching question, as you make your way down your pre-sale checklist , is likely something along the lines of: “How long is this going to take?”. Below are just some of the typical pre-listing preparations that Shapiro calls out as essential: Reduce clutter. Resist the urge to do major renovations. Condition of the home.

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JULY 31, 2022

But when you place your home on the market, it’s hard to predict if your top offer will come from a cash buyer or a buyer pre-qualified for a home loan. A conventional loan is a private mortgage, which is usually backed by a commercial enterprise such as a bank, mortgage company, or credit union.

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AUGUST 31, 2021

From the seller’s point of view, it doesn’t make much difference whether the cash comes from the buyer’s personal bank account or from a mortgage loan. The associated contingencies , which come with additional risks for the seller, are where you’ll find most key distinctions between a cash offer and an offer backed by a mortgage loan.

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MARCH 13, 2023

With the strong Florida sun shortening the lifespan of roofs and air conditioning systems, costly renovations may be necessary. A cash buyer relieves them of the headaches of renovating and listing the property. Many people who contact Reiner have older homes that haven’t been updated. For a rental, not as much,” explains Joseph.

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MARCH 16, 2023

There are just not enough buyers who have a good credit rating and can get bank underwriting,” he says. They sign the lease just a couple of weeks after the home is renovated and ready for occupancy. In the past two years, they could easily sell homes above market price, particularly to out-of-state buyers.

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