The Residential Specialist

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Do some digging: “You have to be very careful and do your due diligence when you’re contacted,” says Dallison Veach, CRS, owner of Veach Realty Group in Springfield, Virginia. She also personally experienced an attempt to pull a bait-and-switch with deposits. Further, certain transactions may be more likely to entice crooks.

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Redfin

JUNE 21, 2023

From relationship building to conducting due diligence, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and strategies to enter the world of real estate investing and buy your first investment property with ease. Let’s get started! Manor either has or is working to have it all as we speak,” says Jones.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Meaning, buyers are charged with performing due diligence during real estate transactions to ensure they’re buying a product they’re satisfied with. This is known as the due diligence period. If the buyer isn’t satisfied with the deal, then they may back out and receive a refund of their earnest money deposit.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

They will also get their earnest money deposit back , and the home will go back on the market. While it is rarer for a home sale to fall apart because of a buyer not getting financing, it is still something where due diligence is essential. The home could be subject to a few different types of contingency.

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HomeLight

APRIL 19, 2021

Hiring an attorney, which is a local convention in New York , eases the burden of buyer due diligence on an entire building’s amenities, including elevator updates and hot water service. The lay of the land in Manhattan. Attorneys also help you understand the scope of future upkeep. Source: (Steve Strang / Unsplash).

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HomeLight

APRIL 30, 2021

A cash offer simply means you have all the money you need to buy the home in cash. Then it’s a matter of completing your due diligence: clearing the home’s title , getting a home inspection , confirming the home’s price (through an independent appraisal, if you choose), and closing the transaction. Step 3: Do your due diligence.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Real estate contract contingencies are commonly associated with getting a mortgage, as lenders tend to do their due diligence on a property before they’ll put up the money for it. The lender wants to make sure they’re getting what they pay for, and not properly surveying the land could represent a risk to their investment.

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