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. Everything looked completely legitimate.

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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. If you’re using cash, you’ll have to show proof of funds with your offer. Because of the due diligence involved with issuing mortgages, it takes a lot longer to close on a home with one. Step 2: Deposit your earnest money.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

Everyone involved will need time to perform their due diligence. Every home sale has its quirks, but in general, “a cash sale can be turned over in a week to two weeks,” according to Suz Poepke Pohl, owner and escrow agent at Cygneture Title for the past 10 years. Secure title and escrow services: 1 day.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Beyond doing your due diligence online, it’s also a good idea to pick up the phone and put a voice to the business. Harvell also suggests getting concrete proof that the buyer has purchased properties in their name as part of the vetting process. Verification of funds. Earnest money deposit.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

Ramcharitar says sellers also pay 2% of the sales price for closing costs and another 2% for title insurance. Home-buying companies generally pick up the remainder of closing costs that total about 8% including title search and title insurance. Both parties sign a contract and submit it to a title company.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Chain of title. As clients get ready for closing, they’ll hear a lot about the title. Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. An established chain of title helps protect the buyer from future challenges to ownership.

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