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9 expert tips to close real estate deals faster & easier

Housing Wire

Pre-qualify your leads Honing your pre-qualification process will save you time and energy by ensuring youre focusing on potential clients who are ready, willing and able to buy or sell soon. Pre-market your listings Sell your listings faster, possibly even before they hit the market, by pre-marketing them.

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Down Payment Struggles? Expert Tips on Down Payment Assistance

The Mortgage Report

Getting Pre-Approved Down Payment Assistance Buying With Low Credit Buying With Low Income Buying With A Disability Who Has The Best Mortgage Rates? These programs vary by amount granted, qualifications, repayment rules, and location. How Much Home Can I Afford? Over 2,000 DPA programs exist across the U.S.

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Selling Your Home? Here’s Why More Deals Are Falling Apart (And How to Keep Yours on Track)

Lighter Side of Real Estate

Leaves less room for buyers to feel they overpaid and develop cold feet. Before signing a contract, consider: The buyers financial qualifications. A pre-approval is great, but a buyer with strong financial reserves and a history of stable income may be less likely to back out.

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23 Common First-Time Homebuyer Questions: Your Questions Answered

Redfin

Should I get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage? If you’re considering buying a home, you’ve likely heard of getting pre-qualified or pre-approved. Pre-qualification: An informal lender evaluation of your finances, estimating affordability. Aim to save for at least 3-6 months of living expenses.

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21 Essential Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Redfin

Look into first-time homebuyer benefits Many programs are designed to make homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers by reducing upfront costs, lowering monthly payments, and helping with mortgage qualification. Future development: Check city planning or zoning websites for upcoming residential and commercial developments.

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Can You Submit Multiple Offers On Homes At Once – A Legal And Ethical Analysis

Rochester Real Estate

How to manage and prioritize multiple offers Developing a systematic approach to managing and prioritizing multiple offers is essential. Begin by confirming your loan approval and securing a complete and documented pre-approval from your lender. This includes considering financial stability, loan pre-approval, and contingencies.

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The Best 6 Real Estate AI Tools for 2025

The Close

month Visit Lone Wolf IDX integrations and custom market report generation $99/month Visit Agent Image ISA team support for pre-qualification of leads $399/month Visit Offrs AI-powered virtual staging $19.99/month,