HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Ask for proof of funds: You should always obtain documentation that a person or company is who they say they are and actually has the funds and abilities to complete a transaction of this size. Even if you’re selling “as is”, an inspection could still be required. Ask for proof of funds and EMD.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 5, 2022

If your friend plans to pay for your home with all-cash, then you want to have your attorney verify proof of funds. A title company or real estate attorney will conduct what’s called a title search as a step in the due diligence period of a home purchase. Source: (GaudiLab / Shutterstock).

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

Do your due diligence. Before signing an offer, ask for proof of funds. The serious, professional, reliable home buyers will gladly show you legitimate proof of funds.”. The most common contingency I am seeing is the waiving of appraisals and very short inspection periods,” he says.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

Everyone involved will need time to perform their due diligence. Without a lender to verify funds, the seller will likely request proof of funds and earnest money from the buyer. Many companies combine title and escrow services under one roof, as their functions are closely interrelated.

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HomeLight

APRIL 30, 2021

If you’re using cash, you’ll have to show proof of funds with your offer. 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.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

You don’t need the added stress of waiting for the buyer’s mortgage approval or a home inspection turning up any unpleasant surprises. Home-buying companies generally pick up closing costs including title search and title insurance that usually range from 1.5% Both parties sign a contract and submit it to a title company.

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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. Inspection period. Put a voice to a name.

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