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11 Things to Know Before Buying a House

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Plus, you will need them to see how much house you can afford and then seek pre-approval for a mortgage. Bank statements: To secure a mortgage, your lender will want a snapshot of all funds coming and going from your bank account for the past 30-60 days. Here’s a list of documents you will need: .

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How to Sell a House By Owner in North Carolina

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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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How to Sell a House by Owner in South Carolina: A FSBO Guide

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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. I tend to see that those come in much lower than actual market value,” says Richter.

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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. It’s just an opinion backed by their facts.”

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Alabama

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A bank statement will help weed out people who are just looking around and don’t have the qualifications to purchase your house from legitimate buyers who can obtain financing. Graham says the next step is to ask for a pre-approval letter from a reputable mortgage company that you’re comfortable with.

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

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In addition, Johnson explains, “You need to know that the loan is good, or they have the cash in the bank if they’re paying cash.”. Here are key considerations when considering an offer on your Louisiana home: Vet potential buyers by requiring a mortgage pre-approval letter or proof of funds.

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

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It’s not from a bank, it’s not an independent assessment of what the value is.”. Here are key considerations when considering an offer on your Illinois home: Vet potential buyers by requiring a mortgage pre-approval letter or proof of funds. Make sense of the research. Require everything in writing.

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