HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2021

As a buyer, that means you have to do your due diligence from both a practical and contractual perspective. What does due diligence mean in residential real estate? That’s why we’ve put together this guide to due diligence for a homebuyer. Free Homebuying Due Diligence Checklist.

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Point2Homes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Essentially, this is a method used by scammers to defraud the lender and can land both you and the buyer in jail. In other cases, the buyer will send you too much money for the deposit, realize their ‘mistake,’ and ask you to send back the extra. The main thing to keep in mind is that this practice is illegal.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The home could be subject to a few different types of contingency. Let’s have a look at the most common types of contingency you are likely to see. Home Inspection Contingency. The purchase of the property can be contingent on the home inspector’s report. The Standard Contingency Rarely Mentioned.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s in the air, but it doesn’t grow until it lands on something that’s moist.”. Do your due diligence with FSBO homes and get a home inspection to identify telltale signs of mold, such as visible mold growth, leaky pipes, water damage, and more. It can grow on wood, paper, carpet, food, and more.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Contingencies are clauses in real estate contracts stipulating that certain conditions must be met before the deal can close. 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. Property survey.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Contingencies can range from the relatively minor or otherwise workable — like requesting a $3,000 allowance to fix a plumbing issue that was revealed during inspection — to more serious stipulations, such as a buyer needing to sell their existing house before closing on the next. Negotiable contingencies. Home inspections.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

When looking for properties to buy, he focuses on single- and multi-family homes rather than vacant land or mobile homes because they allow for “value-add.”. 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.

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