HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2021

As a buyer, that means you have to do your due diligence from both a practical and contractual perspective. What does due diligence mean in residential real estate? Some people just focus on a home inspection and that’s not enough. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to due diligence for a homebuyer.

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Hank Miller Team

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Buyers were/are so stressed to secure a home that some toss caution to the wind; overpaying, waiving finance contingencies, inspection contingencies and more. There are more buyers waiving due diligence and purchasing homes "as is" than ever before. The buyer is spending money and possibly losing the deal.

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HomeLight

MAY 28, 2021

Inspections. Home inspections are the best way for a buyer to prevent getting a “lemon” house. Basic home inspections don’t cover everything , though. In a fast-paced seller’s market, sometimes buyers will forgo an inspection contingency in order to make their offer more attractive to the seller. Home warranties.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Pre-listing inspection report. Contingency removal form (CA-specific). Home inspection report. A new contract can be signed without the old contract, and the new buyer will conduct new inspections and obtain a new title insurance policy.”. Give buyers time to conduct a lead inspection. Proposed marketing plan.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 9, 2022

Larsen cautions that if you’re buying a new construction home, you will likely be expected to pay a much larger percentage of earnest money. Closings costs for buyers often clock in between 2% and 5% of the purchase price, and expenses beyond your down payment may include some (or all) of the following: Property inspections.

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Redfin

MARCH 15, 2021

While you can’t control whether your region is in a seller’s or buyer’s market, do your due diligence by speaking with an experienced real estate agent to better understand the current market. Schedule a pre-listing inspection.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

We also interviewed home remodeling and inspection specialists to help you avoid common pitfalls so you can learn how to navigate the market and buy a house in Salt Lake City. New homes are in huge demand in SLC and the supply is low, but construction is booming and more houses are hitting the market. Source: (Josh Hild / Unsplash).

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