Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 21, 2021

That’s why you should connect with a lender to get pre-approved for a loan early in the homebuying process. An agent can help you consider what levers you can pull that might be enticing to a seller, like: Offering flexible rent-back options to give the seller more time to move out. Know Your Numbers. Bottom Line.

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Redfin

JULY 28, 2020

markets waived the inspection contingency, compared with just 13.2% Winning offers waived the appraisal contingency at a similar rate—20.6%—up The inspection contingency allows the buyer to cancel a purchase or request repairs if they find an issue during the inspection period. In June, 19.9% up from 17.4%

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The Close

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Ensure Your Client Has Loan Pre-approval Many sellers are anxious to get to the closing table quickly, which drives many to cash buyers , even for a lower price. Also, understand the difference between a prequalifying and a pre-approval letter. That could be a pretty sizable chunk of money from the seller’s profit.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

You’ll simply show the house to a few buyers, pick the best offer, wait for closing, and pocket some cash. Closing can take more than a month. During this time, you and the buyer complete the following: Negotiate the terms of your purchase agreement, including contingency timelines. Landscaping: 100 %. Garage door: 94%.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

1) Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan. If you’re a first-time homebuyer , one of the smartest things you can do to ensure your chances of buying the home you want is to apply for a pre-approval on a mortgage. This will allow for a smoother closing process and for you to move into your new home more quickly.

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Redfin

JULY 30, 2020

In New York City, some sellers aren’t even allowing buyers into their homes until they’ve been pre-approved for a mortgage, according to local Redfin agent Martin Freiman. . They sent a Seattle-based relative to attend an in-person showing and the pre-inspection, submitted an offer at 6:20 p.m. Yaaran said. Methodology.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

The most obvious contingency with an offer that requires financing is, of course, the financing itself. submit your purchase offer with a pre-qualification or preapproval letter from a lender, these funds aren’t a sure thing until the loan is fully approved. If sellers get paid at closing either way, why is cash better?

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