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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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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Point2Homes

DECEMBER 7, 2020

If you’re thinking about how to buy a home that’s in foreclosure, be sure to do your research because there are extra stages involved. Notably, your offer should also include a home inspection contingency to ensure that you aren’t buying a property with serious defects. How to Buy Foreclosed Homes.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

A home inspection is part of a buyer’s due diligence. In fact, 95% of purchased homes undergo an inspection before closing. By saying your sale is “as is,” you’re not preventing a buyer from requesting an inspection , just signaling that no matter what the inspection finds, you don’t want to negotiate on price.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Bank-owned homes may not be the best-staged or the most recently renovated. Make sure the offer includes any important contingencies, such as an inspection contingency. Step 9: Order an inspection. Step 2: Consider dealbreakers. Source: Birgit Loit / Unsplash). And once all the papers are signed — it’s yours!

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HomeLight

JULY 26, 2022

If the seller is working with a listing agent, their agent will more than likely have already done their due diligence to make sure they are able to sell their home. At this stage, you’ll want to shop around and get preapproved by at least two different lenders to compare interest rates , closing costs , and terms.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

With a cash home buyer, there are usually no financing or inspection contingencies typically found in traditional real estate contracts. So you won’t be holding your breath until the buyer’s loan approval comes through or be on the hook for needed repairs discovered during the home inspection.

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