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Starting from Scratch: What to Do When Your Real Estate Listing Agreement Expires

HomeLight

When you signed the listing contract to put your house on the market, you had high hopes for a quick sale. And now you’ve realized that even the listing agreement with your agent has expired. We’ll fill you in on what obligation (if any) you have to your agent and what your options are to complete the sale.

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Real Estate Sales in Greece: An Overview of Legislative Norms

Realty Biz

For those searching for Greece property for sale , understanding the intricacies of the country's real estate regulations and practices is paramount. Preliminary Agreement: Once both parties have shown interest, they can enter into a preliminary agreement. The notary ensures the sale agreement is legal and authentic.

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How to Conduct a Smooth Real Estate Transaction

McKissock

Purchasing property, especially a home, can be a very emotional experience. Constructing a real estate offer is an art. In order to reach an acceptable agreement with the most favorable terms, make sure your buyers are aware of the market and the most important factors when constructing an offer. Making an offer.

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The Duties and Responsibilities of a Buyer's Agent

Realty Biz

They provide expert guidance, market insights, and negotiation skills to help them find and purchase a suitable property. Offer Preparation and Negotiation When the client identifies a property of interest, the buyer's agent assists in preparing a well-crafted purchase offer that reflects the buyer's terms and conditions.

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Market Map: 240 Real Estate Technology Companies Transforming Today’s Housing Market

GeekEstate

are up 16% year-over-year, interest rates remain near historic lows and housing construction starts are up meaningfully for the first time in more than a decade (for more detail on this, see my recent housing market update ). This market map real estate technology companies operating across every phase of the home purchase value chain.

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Heads Up Seller: You’re on the Hook for Paying Both Real Estate Agents’ Commission

HomeLight

of the final home sale price. While the seller is the one who technically pays commission fees, they don’t pay the commission until after they’ve received their home sale proceeds. Some listing agents (around 3% nationally) charge a flat-fee for their services instead of taking a commission based on the final sale price.

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Contingent vs. Pending: Real Estate Lingo Explained

RIS Media

” What do they mean and how will they affect your home sale? Despite this, there can still be room to negotiate the conditions of the sale. Not all sales will have contingencies with them, but most will. The majority of homebuyers use a mortgage to finance their purchases. Home Sale Contingencies.