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Closing on a House Checklist: 6 Things Home Buyers Must Do Before They Move In

Realtor.com

That’s why we’ve put together a home closing checklist, which outlines your action points in those few days leading up to settlement. Keep this closing process list handy to know you’ve done what you need to in order to close the deal. Review your closing disclosure. Get all contingencies squared away.

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Understanding Why Under Contract Homes May Fall Apart

Realty Biz

Real estate transactions involve multiple stages, with "under contract" being a critical phase. It's a pivotal point where the homebuyer and seller have agreed on price and terms, but the deal has not yet closed. During this stage, various contingencies, inspections, and other conditions may need to be met before the sale is finalized.

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Everything You Need to Know About Making an Offer: 15 Tips for Homebuyers

HomeLight

That means buyers who want to close a deal need to come prepared with their A-game when it comes to making an offer. Yes, writing a high offer will incentivize the seller, but money isn’t the only factor! Determine how much earnest money to offer. In highly competitive markets, deposits as high as 10% could be offered.

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How Long Does It Take to Close on a House From Start to Finish?

HomeLight

How long does closing take from here? But the time required to process and underwrite the loan will be in large part what dictates the length of your closing. According to the loan software firm ICE Mortgage Technology, it took 50 days on average to close on a purchase loan for a house, as of Q3 2021. Average time to close.

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First Time Selling a House Checklist

Realty Biz

Prepare and Stage your Home First impressions matter when selling a home. Enhance your home's appeal by effectively decluttering, deep cleaning, and staging. One of the best attributes of any excellent Realtor is providing sound staging advice to their clients. Homes are selling fast and often for over the asking price.

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8 Essential Steps to Navigating Escrow in Home Buying

Realty Biz

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. During this stage, the buyer, seller, or their respective agents select an escrow agent who will oversee the process.

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What is Earnest Money and Why Do You Need It?

Redfin

As you close in on making an offer on a home, your real estate agent – or the seller’s agent – will ask about “earnest money.” Earnest money is a type of security deposit, also known as a “good faith” deposit, offered to show the seller of a home that you’re serious about purchasing the property.