Days on market Pre-approval Rent back 
Redfin
JULY 30, 2025
Knowing your true budget means going beyond just what a lender will approve you for. Get pre-approved for a mortgage and have cash ready One of the biggest signals to sellers that you’re serious is a mortgage pre-approval letter. Why pre-approval matters: It gives sellers confidence in your ability to close.
HomeLight
APRIL 21, 2022
Cash vs. financing : Cash offers usually result in a faster sale than mortgage-backed offers; if speed is an important aspect of the sale, this could make a significant difference. One solution might be a rent-back that would financially compensate a patient buyer if the seller needs more time to transition after the sale.
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