HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2021

It could include important contingencies — like a home inspection — and the timeline to get them done. And the agent will also handle negotiations with the seller if (for example) an issue emerges during the home inspection, or the appraisal comes in low. You may either pay those fees out of pocket or roll them into your closing costs.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

Some companies may make a preliminary offer at this stage, but it’s usually subject to change once they’ve inspected your property. Closing dates are set at the seller’s discretion, and they can have cash in hand within 7 days. Closing costs: No closing fees for sellers. Closing costs: No closing costs for sellers.

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2022

Take away risks of your sale falling through. According to January 2022 data reported by the National Association of Realtors®, more than one-fifth of terminated contracts were ended due to financing issues , while inspection concerns ended one quarter of terminated real estate deals. Save money on repairs and commission.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

In the case of mortgage wire fraud, scammers impersonate the title company and send fraudulent wiring instructions via email for buyers to wire their down payment and closing costs to. If that happens, your funds could go MIA just as you need them to close. Problem: You didn’t budget for closing costs and are caught flat-footed.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

Michael Simpkins , a real estate agent in Florida who’s worked with 69% more single-family homes than the average agent in Apollo Beach , thinks that the advantage to paying cash over taking out a mortgage to buy a home is that you’ll save on closing costs. Everyone involved will need time to perform their due diligence.

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HomeLight

MAY 27, 2021

You’ll also need money for other costs that come with buying a home, from paying for a home inspection to covering the various fees you’ll be charged at closing. Average closing costs in 2020 were $6,087, including prepaid taxes, according to ClosingCorp data. Step 9: Do your due diligence.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

“Some people have a lot more time and energy to engage and make the best of the sale, and some people don’t,” says George Graham , a top real estate agent in the Seattle, Washington, area. An as-is home sale often indicates that the home has some “big-ticket items” that won’t pass the required inspection or appraisal, he adds.

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