HomeLight

JUNE 9, 2023

A property listed as “contingent” in real estate means the seller has accepted an offer, but the deal isn’t fully closed yet. The final sale hangs in the balance, waiting for certain conditions or “contingencies” to be met. Get Started Are contingencies common in real estate?

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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

JULY 1, 2023

Navigating the escrow process is a critical aspect of home buying, ensuring a secure and smooth transaction for both buyers and sellers. Escrow acts as a neutral third party that holds funds and documents until all conditions of the home purchase are met. Selling your home can be a bumpy journey.

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

Once your offer has been accepted, the excitement kicks in, and the countdown to closing begins. But before you can get your keys, you’ll want to be cautious of any roadblocks or setbacks that could cause a delayed closing and postpone your move-in date. So how can you avoid a delayed closing? What does delayed closing mean?

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Windemere Selling

MARCH 14, 2022

If the seller chooses not to make the repairs outlined in the buyer’s home inspection report, the buyer can cancel the contract. As a seller, it’s important to be transparent in listing any issues with the home. Even if a buyer is pre-approved for their mortgage , they may not be able to obtain the right loan for the home.

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First Team Real Estate

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Here’s how to review details in a tidy, orderly manner so you can make sense of your home sale. In numerous cities, home buyer demand is up while inventory stays low– leaving house hunters fighting it out in multiple-offers scenarios and sellers attempting to browse everything. How flexible is the buyer on timing?

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

During a seller’s market like the one, we had in the summer of 2021, a top real estate agent could help you find a buyer for your home in as few as 75 days from listing to closing. How it might take 12-75 days to sell your home. Direct Buyer (Simple Sale). Traditional Sale. Source: (CHUTTERSNAP / Unsplash).

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