HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

A divorce, job move, or low bank account can all be strong motivators to go for the speed and convenience of a cash sale. Ask for proof of funds: You should always obtain documentation that a person or company is who they say they are and actually has the funds and abilities to complete a transaction of this size.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

You should also request proof of funds to confirm that the buyer actually has the available cash to complete the purchase. This verification can come in the form of a certified bank letter with the official letterhead and should have the signature of the authorized bank personnel. Compare your offer to an agent’s CMA.

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HomeLight

MAY 25, 2023

Richter cautions FSBO sellers that private appraisals may differ from bank appraisals. “I Sellers should also keep in mind that while buyers can often get pre-approved for a mortgage at the click of a button on a website, they may not have submitted the documentation to guarantee that approval. See the next step!)

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

If your clients are concerned about getting approved for a loan, you can remind them that a co-borrower agrees to back the borrower in a mortgage loan. This is when a homeowner turns a deed over to the mortgaging bank to avoid going into foreclosure. One example is someone using a private road to access their own land.

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Purchase and sale agreement Title Proof of funds Pre-approval 97

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A feature of your home that adds value is land. People want land and a home. Johnson says, “A feature of your home that adds value is land. People want land and a home. For example, we know Louisianan buyers place a premium on land. Buyers want more space now to enjoy their home. Require everything in writing.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

If you live on some acreage, Raymond recommends catering to the West Virginia lifestyle many buyers want: “Any time that they’re on over an acre of land, I try to get my own clients — and I would suggest the same to someone selling on their own — to clear as much of the land as possible, because a lot of these people do want gardens and livestock.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

However, Richter cautions FSBO sellers that private appraisals may differ from bank appraisals. “I Buyers may get pre-approved for a mortgage at the click of a button on a website, but might not have submitted the documentation. Have the pre-inspection done so that you can be ahead of any potential issues,” Richter suggests.

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