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What Are Common Terms and Conditions in a House Offer

Realty Biz

If you need assistance from the seller to pay closing costs, you can add that as one of your offer terms and conditions. Closing costs are fees that need to be paid on top of the home’s purchase price, and they can be between 3% and 6% of that price. Home Sale Contingency.

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17 Tips to Sell Your House in a Down Market

HomeLight

Offering different seller concessions to potential buyers can help make your house stand out and give that extra nudge for a faster sale. Some incentives include offering a home warranty , making repairs, leaving desirable fixtures behind, paying closing costs, or offering to buy down the interest rate.

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How to Avoid a Delayed Closing: 7 Common Roadblocks to Be Aware of

Redfin

“A seasoned mortgage broker will fully analyze your situation and application, anticipate any issues, and guide you through the process to a smooth closing,” says Trey Bolen at Lendid Home Loans. It’s also important that buyers come to closing prepared with all necessary closing documents and payment for closing costs.

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8 Things Homebuyers Do to Get a Better Deal That Can Cause a Seller to Reject Their Offer

Lighter Side of Real Estate

They’re often willing to pay more for the house, and expect to raise their offer, but when they come in too low it can get a seller so angry that they won’t budge as much as they would have, or even respond at all sometimes.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Alabama

HomeLight

Plus, when a seller isn’t working with an agent, the buyer’s agent may end up carrying more of the weight to get the deal to the finish line. Next: Consult our guide on who pays closing costs when selling a house by owner for more details. Finally, a FSBO sale does not mean that a seller won’t need any professional assistance.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in South Carolina: A FSBO Guide

HomeLight

Plus, when a seller isn’t working with an agent, the buyer’s agent may end up carrying more of the weight to get the deal to the finish line. Next: Consult our guide on who pays closing costs when selling a house by owner for more details. Finally, a FSBO sale does not mean that a seller won’t need any professional assistance.

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10 of the Top Online Real Estate Companies to Sell Your Home

HomeLight

HomeLight Trade-In : Removes the stress of buying and selling a home at the same time. HomeLight works with your agent to make an offer on your current home, so you can make an offer on a new home with no lending or home sale contingency. Trade-In allows you to close and move on your timeline.

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