RIS Media

JULY 8, 2021

Agents can help buyers write the very best initial offer by contacting the listing agent to find out their preferred terms for closing dates and occupancy, rent backs if necessary, financing or cash options, so that they can put the best terms in their initial offer. Be relentless and resourceful.

Marketing 105

Marketing MLS Agents Rent back 105

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

They’ll know whether offering a rent-back period could sweeten the deal, or if it’s more common to pay seller closing costs. A good agent will reach out to the seller’s agent and ask about non-financial perks, such as a flexible closing timeline or rent-back period, that could seal the deal.

Inspection 88

Inspection Title Agents Pre-approval 88

HomeLight

MAY 24, 2021

We have more agents than we’ve ever seen in the marketplace — there are a lot of brand-new agents who will incorrectly coach their clients in this very tricky market,” Strum says. If this is the case, you can offer a rent-back arrangement , allowing the seller to stay in the home as a renter for a specified timeframe after closing.

Pre-qualification 105

Pre-qualification Pre-approval Purchase and sale agreement Loans 105

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Your offer will be stronger if you build in some wiggle room relating to factors that might seriously entice the seller to pick you: Can you offer rent-back? That’s a brand new directive from our board of realty regulation. Decide where you can be flexible. A bigger down payment? No sales contingency?

Earnest money deposit 83

Earnest money deposit Purchase and sale agreement Inspection contingency Home sale contingency 83

HomeLight

JANUARY 28, 2022

Another big name in the industry uses the common three-word phrase in their brand, “We Buy Houses.” Buyers purchase their branding and marketing system, as well as exclusive rights to a territory. Unlike a normal buyer, they won’t negotiate closing dates, offer a rent back period, or make other concessions.

Purchase and sale agreement 108

Purchase and sale agreement Investor Agents Sales 108

HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

A brand-new house is another option, but supply chain problems, labor shortages, and zoning issues are impeding construction. Ask buyers to rent back if you need more time to find the right property or rent another home until you do. Waiting to sell if you recently refinanced.

Pre-approval 98

Pre-approval Equity Agents Closing costs 98