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Let’s Make a Deal! 7 Things You Can Negotiate When Buying a Home—Beyond the Asking Price

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Make sure to attend and review the findings of the home inspection,” says Steve Kaminski , head of residential lending at TD Bank. “It’s One example would be closing earlier and offering the seller a short rent back to allow them an easier move into their next home,” Dibble says. Closing costs. Home cleaning.

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Seller’s vs. Buyer’s Market: A Seller’s Guide to Decoding Market Conditions

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Your bank account will thank you! Buyers may also throw in deal sweeteners such as a seller rent back , which allows you to stay in the home (renting from the buyer for a period of time) after closing. Expect to invest more in staging, curb appeal, and light cosmetic upgrades.

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Sell Your House for Cash: For Some, the Convenience Can’t Be Beat

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Skip repairs, staging, and showings. Often, the process has already started and the homeowner only has a few weeks to a month before they lose their house to the bank and their credit score is destroyed,” says Steinemann. Another 17% say the biggest driver is “don’t want to prepare or stage the home.”. Request Offer.

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Closing on a House Checklist: 6 Things Home Buyers Must Do Before They Move In

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During this stage, you’re making sure the previous owner has vacated (unless you’ve allowed a rent-back arrangement in which they can stick around for a period of time before moving). Any paperwork the bank required to approve your loan. Do a final walk-through. A copy of your contract with the seller.

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Tempted by Those ‘We Buy Houses’ Ads? Weigh the Pros and Cons

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Sell Your Home Without Repairs, Staging, or Showings. There are times in life when you need cash in your bank account, not in a home’s equity. No need to stage, show, repair or remodel. They’ll give you advice on repairs that could add value to your home, recommend staging companies, and market your home to attract more buyers.