HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Closing on a house seems pretty straightforward. There’s a house for sale that you want to buy. Once the buyer and seller sign the contract, the closing process begins — and therein lies the rub. So the answer to “how long does it take to close on a house?” Loan approval. How it can delay closing.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

When a home sale is listed as contingent, it means that the seller has accepted an offer with contingencies. This means that certain clauses have to be completed, by perhaps both buyer and the seller, for the sale to close. If these contingencies aren’t met, the buyer can walk away from the deal.

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Realty Biz

JULY 1, 2023

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) conducted a survey in October 2022, revealing that approximately 7% of deals in the preceding three months got terminated before reaching the closing stage. This stage involves working closely with a mortgage lender or financial institution to assess eligibility and secure a suitable loan.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Sellers want to work with buyers they can trust and experience a painless closing. That means you need to open lines of communication with the listing agent to find out exactly what they need and want from the sale. Make Sure You Have a Proper Approval Letter From a Reputable Lender. Determine an Agreeable Closing Date.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2023

We’ll also provide a comprehensive overview on the full process to prep, market, and close on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent. Once you’ve seen what’s required, you can roll up your sleeves and get started with your FSBO sale in Colorado. That 6% is deducted from the seller’s proceeds at closing.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

We’ll also provide a comprehensive overview on the full process to prep, market, and close on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent. Once you’ve seen what’s required, you can roll up your sleeves and get started with your FSBO sale in Florida. That 6% is deducted from the seller’s proceeds at closing.

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HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

It is usually held in the broker’s or title company’s trust or escrow account until closing. The earnest money typically goes towards the buyer’s down payment or closing costs. It is refunded to the buyer only upon certain contingencies specified in the contract. Well, then they lose the earnest money.

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