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What is Due Diligence in Real Estate?

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Due diligence money is paid to the seller, usually non-refundable, and compensates them for taking the home off the market during inspections. Earnest money is a good-faith deposit held in escrow that can be applied to closing costs or the down payment. This only applies in certain states.

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Selling a House in Alabama: Expert Tips for a Faster Sale

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Unlike many other states, Alabama does not require sellers to provide a formal disclosure form listing all known defects or issues with the property. In our state, typically we don’t do a seller disclosure statement unless it’s health and safety related, Hyatt explains.

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40 Real Estate Forms You Need to Sell Your House

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Seller’s disclosure on lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards Lead-based paint may not be anyones favorite topic to discuss, but if youre selling an older home, you may have additional disclosure obligations. Title insurance As the seller, you will usually pay for the buyers Owners Title Insurance Policy.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Hawaii

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Fast facts about selling a house as is in Hawaii Median sales price in Hawaii $1,009,810 (December 2024) Average days on market (DOM) for Hawaii 37 days (December 2024) Disclosures Hawaii law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Hawaii Sellers Disclosure Statement. Hawaii Rev.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Vermont

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This can apply to inherited properties or homes that the seller has never occupied. These companies can help sellers cash out quickly, and many will cover a sellers closing costs. We Buy Houses operations buy as is at a discounted rate and generally seek out homes in need of significant repairs.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Kentucky

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Fast facts about selling a house ‘as is’ in Kentucky Median sales price in Kentucky $285,000 Average days on market (DOM) for Kentucky 13 days Disclosures Kentucky law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Kentucky Sellers Disclosure of Property Condition MLS has a field to mark a listing “as is”?

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Rhode Island

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It’s always a good idea to disclose anything and everything you know as a seller. I always get questions from sellers – Should I disclose this, should I disclose that? These companies can help sellers cash out quickly, and many will cover a sellers closing costs.