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Disincentive Program

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A new $3,000,000+ listing hit the MLS this week that was offering a 1/2% commission to the buyer’s agent. They also noted that to show the property, buyer-agents needed to submit proof of funds (bank statement) and pre-approval letter plus a 24-hour notice was required.

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Find Cash Home Buyers in Charlotte to Sell Your Home Fast

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of all real estate transactions in the city, according to Canopy MLS. Before signing an offer, ask for proof of funds Before finalizing any deal, confirm that your potential cash buyer has the necessary funds available. In 2023, cash sales accounted for 18.7%

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131 Real Estate Terms & Definitions Your Clients Expect You to Know in 2023

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Simply put, this measures the number of days a property is for sale, from the day it is listed on the multiple listing service (MLS) to the day a buyer and seller are under contract. This is when a homeowner turns a deed over to the mortgaging bank to avoid going into foreclosure. Generally, this refers to earnest money funds.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in North Carolina

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or if they can put their house on the multiple listing service (MLS). While you don’t need a real estate agent to do this in North Carolina, you also can’t do it yourself — you would need to hire a flat-fee MLS listing service to do it for you, and you’d still have to provide your own listing information and photos.

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

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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. So keep in mind that your own appraisal is not a guarantee of how much a buyer will pay, nor how much a bank will approve. Pay an agent to list your home on the MLS.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Alabama

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When you list in the MLS, you must include a buyer’s agent commission. If you choose not to list in the MLS so you can forgo the buyer’s agent commission, you’ll seriously limit the exposure your home will get. Only licensed real estate agents and brokers who are MLS members can post to the MLS.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Louisiana: A Pelican State FSBO Guide

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The internet has changed how people shop for houses, but it also changed how agents look up houses in the MLS. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Market your home.

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