Closing costs Earnest money deposit Finance Pre-approval 
Dwell Real Estate
JULY 10, 2020
The earnest money deposit—the cash you as a buyer offer to essentially call dibs on real estate—is one of the most important (and often misunderstood) parts of the home-buying process. In the Sarasota area, home buyers will usually put down anywhere from 1 to 5 of the real estate purchase price as earnest money. (If
Dwell Real Estate
JULY 10, 2020
The earnest money deposit—the cash you as a buyer offer to essentially call dibs on real estate—is one of the most important (and often misunderstood) parts of the home-buying process. In the Sarasota area, home buyers will usually put down anywhere from 1% to 5% of the real estate purchase price as earnest money. (If
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Windemere Buying
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Once the buyer has shown they have enough cash to make the purchase, they will put down an earnest money deposit. Whereas financed offers are tied to an approval process with a lender, all-cash offers are not because the buyer has already proven they have the amount required to purchase the property on-hand.
The Close
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The less your buyers need to finance, the less likely the deal will fall through. They only had to finance a small part of the home loan (less than $100,000) after they offered to pay 80% of the list price in cash. Also, understand the difference between a prequalifying and a pre-approval letter.
Louisville Homes
OCTOBER 26, 2021
They won’t have to worry about financing options falling through. Get a Pre-Approved. If you cannot afford a cash purchase, you need to get a mortgage pre-approval before house hunting. If you want to win a bidding war, good luck if you’re not pre-approved. Strong Earnest Money Deposit.
HomeLight
JULY 31, 2020
In the February 2020 Realtors Confidence Index survey by the National Association of Realtors, 77% of real estate agents responded that contracts closed on time, and 19% reported delays but eventually closed; 4% of contracts were terminated. So the answer to “how long does it take to close on a house?” Loan approval.
Redfin
MAY 5, 2023
Get your finances together Getting your finances in order before purchasing a home in Texas is crucial to ensure a smooth and successful homebuying experience. By getting your finances together, you can set yourself up for success and make your dream of homeownership in Texas a reality.
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