Redfin

JULY 21, 2025

The buyer’s agent requests a pre-inspection Signs a showing went well FAQs 1. They’re getting emotional buy-in: For some buyers, especially first-timers, getting a family member’s nod of approval is a key part of moving forward with an offer. or “Do they need a rent-back?” They show interest in the neighborhood 6.

Pre-approval

Redfin

JULY 30, 2025

Knowing your true budget means going beyond just what a lender will approve you for. Get pre-approved for a mortgage and have cash ready One of the biggest signals to sellers that you’re serious is a mortgage pre-approval letter. Why pre-approval matters: It gives sellers confidence in your ability to close.

Earnest money deposit

RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2022

Allowing the seller to rent back for a specified amount of time. Many buyers will put in offers on homes that are contingent just in case the home of their dreams comes back on the market. . Get pre-approved for a mortgage. Your agent can help you get pre-approved for a mortgage in the current market.

Pre-approval

HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

submit your purchase offer with a pre-qualification or preapproval letter from a lender, these funds aren’t a sure thing until the loan is fully approved. Make sure you’re already preapproved for your loan (or go through pre-underwriting, if possible) so waiting for that isn’t a factor. Though you can (and should!)

Due diligence

Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

As part of your due diligence, have conversations with the listing agent before submitting an offer and ask how they feel about it. Do a pre-inspection This may or may not be popular in your market, but here in the Boston area, we see this fairly often. Ok, great, then go backwards and find the sweet spot.

Inspection contingency