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?” Home sale contingency.

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HomeLight

APRIL 15, 2022

They share photos of the home, complete a digital walkthrough, and have the property exterior inspected. After some email back-and-forth, they get their final iBuyer offer: Offer details: 98% of what a real estate agent estimated they could earn, minus a 5% service fee, a $2,000 repair credit, and 1% in closing costs. .

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HomeLight

MARCH 21, 2022

Different companies offer different amounts for homes, but the price discount can be steep. These companies can also provide a quick and flexible closing, reduce or eliminate the need for repairs, and in many cases will cover all of a seller’s closing costs. Example home trade-in companies: HomeLight Trade-In.

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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

JANUARY 4, 2022

A cash buyer will generally not use a financing, appraisal, or home sale contingency , and many cash buyers will inspect the property for informational purposes only. Your inspection could reveal a big repair that you did not anticipate, forcing a renegotiation. You’re overwhelmed with prepwork.

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HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2022

If specific criteria aren’t met, the deal can fall through; i.e., the sale is contingent upon various factors outlined in the offer. Therefore, the fewer contingencies tied to an offer, the more likely the deal will reach closing. Common contingencies include an inspection contingency and an appraisal contingency.

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