Keller Williams

JUNE 12, 2025

How does an agent land onstage at the industry’s leading agent education and training event — and what does it feel like to be up there? “We really do our due diligence,” Joy said. Every year, agent panelists are chosen from across KW’s worldwide network of more than 160,000 affiliated agents.

Agents

AAOA

AUGUST 4, 2025

That may work in coastal gateway markets with limited land and strong wage earners, but it often spells trouble in secondary cities where home ownership remains affordable. A Step by Step Due Diligence Checklist Below is the exact sequence my team uses whenever we evaluate a distance deal.

Marketing

Redfin

MARCH 4, 2025

This means that due diligence prior to entering into an as-is contract is an absolute must. You’re giving up the very significant opportunity for inspections found during most real estate transactions.

As-is

AAOA

JULY 21, 2025

Land ownership matters One of the biggest factors to consider is whether the mobile home sits on land you’ll own or land you’ll rent (like in a mobile home park). If you don’t own the land, you’ll have to factor in lot rent fees—and park rules can sometimes limit what you can do with the property.

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Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Due Diligence For Their Clients Real estate lawyers conduct extensive due diligence on behalf of their clients to uncover any potential issues or risks associated with a property. Additionally, they conduct thorough due diligence to uncover any issues with the property’s title, contracts, or legal obligations.

Purchase and sale agreement

GeekEstate

JUNE 20, 2025

Minnesota was the only state to see a significant drop in average rents, which are down 34% and can likely be attributed to major land use reform legislation introduced in 2020. With a long-term lens and some due diligence, it’s still very possible to maximize returns in a tightening market.

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Redfin

MARCH 4, 2025

You dont own the land the condo is on. Another point to consider about the pros and cons of buying a condo is that many of the drawbacks of condo ownership can be mitigated or avoided by performing due diligence before buying. Your due diligence should include the following: Review HOA documents and your financial strength.

Due diligence

Redfin

JUNE 5, 2025

What you’ll actually pay as a cash buyer While paying cash eliminates loan origination fees, appraisal fees (if not for your own due diligence), and other lender-specific charges, a range of other essential costs remain. In fact, a recent Redfin report shows that just under one-third of U.S.

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The Close

MARCH 11, 2025

It’s also essential to verify all information provided by the homeowner with proper due diligence to ensure your investment decision is well-informed and data-backed. Seller financing emerges as an option when conventional mortgage avenues are inaccessible due to the buyers credit status or the prospective propertys condition.

Sales

Redfin

JULY 30, 2025

They can assure you that they haven’t created any title defects since they acquired the land and built the home. However, they typically won’t guarantee the title for the land’s history before they purchased it. New construction by builders: Homebuilders often use special warranty deeds.

Title search

AAOA

APRIL 28, 2025

Explore lucrative opportunities through networking and financial due diligence. Common options for replacement properties include vacant land, rental properties, commercial buildings, and multifamily units. Multifamily investments offer wealth growth potential and tax savings. Adhere strictly to IRS timelines for success.

Purchase and sale agreement

AAOA

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

According to Bankrate , if your tiny home is on land that you own and is built on a solid foundation, you are more likely to receive a good return on your investment when you go tosell your home. You might also consider setting up a land trust as an extra measure of security.

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AAOA

JANUARY 22, 2025

Its wise to consult with a licensed and trusted legal or accounting professional to ensure your due diligence. Zoning and Land Use Laws: Ensure your propertys use subscribes to local ordinances. Contracts and Agreements Strong, legally sound contracts form the backbone of any real estate business.

Property Management

Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

It can make a difference in landing a house or not. Due Diligence: Conduct necessary inspections, obtain desired property appraisals, and review all relevant documents. In my experience as a Rochester Real Estate agent, sellers love it when buyers pay cash. Check on the history of the house for any negative news.

As-is

Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

billion in premiums in the third quarter of 2024, according to the American Land Title Association (ALTA), up 5.3% The company engages outside counsel for most transactions and outsources certain due-diligence tasks, especially for larger deals requiring specialized expertise. The title insurance industry generated $4.3

Title

Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. “We are thrilled to partner with Westcor Land Title Insurance Company in launching val-ID,” Intellicheck CEO Bryan Lewis said in a statement. is looking to up its game against fraudsters. The tool is powered by the technology of Intellicheck and is engineered by GridBase.

Title

Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2021

The idea of “more space” has driven homebuyers during the pandemic, with people wanting to get out of crowded metros and into homes with more land. ” The current average due diligence is around 3.1% ” The current average due diligence is around 3.1% “But this is a great place to live.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

The capital markets depend on the due diligence, transparency, and protection our industry provides to do its job. Mary O’Donnell is CEO of Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. and a past president of the American Land Title Association. That is why we take pains to explain the process.

Title

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The imbalance has been particularly acute for third-party due diligence (TPR) firms that employ underwriters to review and assess the quality of loan pools used as collateral in private-label securitization deals. He also said his firm is working to “modularize” its approach to due-diligence reviews in the private-label space.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

“They are going to be responsible for these loans having clear titles, so they are going to have to do their own due diligence on this and feel comfortable with it,” Olson said. “We Since Fannie Mae’s announcement in April 2022, the American Land Title Association has been a vocal opponent to the use of AOLs.

Title

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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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2023

“You hear about people getting duped by people pretending to be title companies or Realtors and directing parties within the transaction,” said David Kennedy, the CEO of Fidelity Land Title Agency of Cincinnati. In addition to the frequent comings and goings of Florida property owners, the state also sees quite a few land sales every year.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Buying land represents a pivotal investment in one's future. However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. Each stage demands careful consideration to avoid common pitfalls and ensure the land meets your long-term objectives.

Land

Realty Biz

JUNE 15, 2022

Things to Find Out Before Purchasing Land. Performing due diligence is vital when purchasing a home. Buying land can be an exciting and profitable investment. Real Estate agents are asked important questions all the time as it pertains to land. We will look at six questions that should be asked when buying land.

Land

REM Online

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The original post can be found at the following URL: Mistakes that land salespeople in litigation. Too many court cases involving agents are a result of one common denominator – not doing due diligence. The original post can be found at the following URL: Mistakes that land salespeople in litigation.

Land

Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A Land Survey Explained. When you purchase land, it’s not a bad idea to know exactly what you are paying for. Land surveys give you more information about the property you want to buy and can help reveal its true value. Let’s review the things you need to understand about land surveys before you decide to get one.

Land

Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Finding that location and buying land to build a house is the first step in fulfilling this dream. . The loan you use for buying land to build a house on is very different than the traditional home mortgage loan. The loan you use for buying land to build a house on is very different than the traditional home mortgage loan.

Land

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2022

If you do your research and get into an area where the population and job growth are on an upward trend, you may land a goldmine. However, with the proper research and due diligence, you may save money when buying a home and earn money on the profits–both on the monthly cash flow and when you sell the house. The Bottom Line.

Property Management

Realty Biz

MARCH 19, 2022

Whether you want to build your dream house or hope to make a better profit in the future, vacant land offers a lot of flexibility. From zoning restrictions to environmental conditions, many considerations go into finding the right land for sale. Zoning laws regulate what the land can and can’t be used for. Do: Understand Zoning.

Land

Broke Agent Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As a real estate professional, you need to know exactly how land scammers operate, what red flags to look for, and how to protect the people in your community from devastating losses. How land scammers operate The FBI first issued a warning about “house stealing” back in 2008. It starts with vacant land.

Land

Realty Biz

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Real Estate agents refer to this as the due diligence period in real estate. Land Survey. If you are getting a home loan, the mortgage company will complete a land survey. Land disputes happen pretty frequently in real estate sales. Thus this is not at all a superficial step during the process.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

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Agents

Realty Biz

JANUARY 10, 2022

In short, property developers make their money by maximizing the value of the land they are working with. Since you already own the land, that should serve as your primary investment in the project and satisfy other investors who will insist that you have skin in the game. To get started, we just want an answer to a basic question.

Development

Realty Biz

OCTOBER 4, 2021

It is almost a certainty a buyer will discover the problem during the due diligence period when they are checking on the history of the house. This is another reason to not ignore encroachments on your property, even if it is only someone walking across your land. Selling Land to Your Neighbor.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Americans also ignored a few spooky things in favor of more space inside the house (38%), a larger yard or more land (38%), or a better school district (34%). If you fear ghosts, doing your due diligence before buying a house is a good idea. 73% of haunted homeowners learned their house was haunted after moving in.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

If you have a large parcel of land and you want to release some of this equity, selling off sections could result in some access problems. An easement will give you the right to use someone's land for the specific purpose granted in the easement. Some properties need more due diligence than others. Implied Easements.

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Point2Homes

APRIL 16, 2021

As such, it will be essential to do your due diligence before committing to a container home project. Then, if you already own the land on which you’ll construct the container home, you’ll probably want to get a construction loan. When you build a container house, there are many things you need to know before you begin.

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