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 signed contract is then sent to the title company. The buyer runs a title search on the property.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

Everyone involved will need time to perform their due diligence. Every home sale has its quirks, but in general, “a cash sale can be turned over in a week to two weeks,” according to Suz Poepke Pohl, owner and escrow agent at Cygneture Title for the past 10 years. Secure title and escrow services: 1 day.

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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. Don’t: Forget about clearing title. 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.

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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. You’ll still have official steps to complete and hiccups like a title defect can still arise. Ask for proof of funds and EMD.

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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. Step 1: Make an offer.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Chain of title. As clients get ready for closing, they’ll hear a lot about the title. Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. An established chain of title helps protect the buyer from future challenges to ownership.

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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. Step 7: Clear the title. Verify past sales.

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