HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

Do your due diligence. These buyers typically have more cash on hand — or more equity in their primary homes up North — which enables them to purchase a Florida home without having to obtain financing. The most common contingency I am seeing is the waiving of appraisals and very short inspection periods,” he says.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Though it’s true that most sellers would rather finalize the transaction as quickly as possible once they’ve accepted a purchase offer , not everyone is in a hurry to relocate or collect equity. Obtain a title report to see how long the seller has owned the property — the longer they’ve owned the property, the more equity they have.”.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2023

This can cause delays upward of half a year to get the equity out of a home while the owner continues to cover the costs of heating, cooling, mowing the lawn, etc. Inspections Many cash buyers will perform an inspection or onsite evaluation — it depends on whom you work with and how they operate.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

If you wish to sell the home to your relative for less than its fair market value , then you’ll likely have to report the difference between the home’s value and the sale price as a gift of equity with the IRS (more on this later in the article). Buyer contingencies (inspection, appraisal, etc.). Perform a title search.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

You’ll get speed and convenience in exchange for some of the property’s equity,” says Naumann. Ramcharitar says sellers also pay 2% of the sales price for closing costs and another 2% for title insurance. He adds that negotiations and home inspection issues could further reduce the price by 10%.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Forgivable Equity Builder Loan – Gives first-time homebuyers immediate equity of up to 10% of the purchase price of the home in the form of a loan. It’s important to do your due diligence when deciding what agent to hire. Order inspections and get an appraisal. Order a title search.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Value-add is the process of remodeling a home or complex to increase the value and add equity,” Shipwash explains. “In Beyond doing your due diligence online, it’s also a good idea to pick up the phone and put a voice to the business. Inspection period. Step 6: Pass the inspection. Step 7: Clear the title.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A contingency might be the buyer selling their current house, requiring certain repairs to be made, or obtaining a clean termite inspection. It generally results in a higher interest rate or additional points, but it’s a way for homeowners to leverage their equity in a property. Clear title. Due diligence period.

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