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AUGUST 16, 2021

“The second and really most important thing is you bring a contractor in with you to find out the cost of the repairs,” explains Joseph Baylis , a top-selling agent in the Trenton , New Jersey, area who has significant experience in short sales and REOs, and who specializes in dealing with investors.

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DECEMBER 30, 2021

This could include a tenant who doesn’t want to leave, easement or title issues, or in short sale or foreclosure situations. Both foreclosures and short sales have additional legal complications in the transaction that could be risky for you as a buyer.

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APRIL 30, 2021

Sales history and value adjustments over the years. Once the agent has done due diligence on the focal property, it’s time to widen the scope to see how it measures up to the surrounding homes. That involves looking at sales comps , which are similar homes that have recently sold in the area. Highlights and features (i.e,

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AUGUST 16, 2021

Christina’s course: Working with Foreclosures and Short Sales. HUD Homes for Sale. Today, she has sold more than 4,000 homes total and around 2,500 of those have been foreclosures or short sales. I believe it’s gonna be a short sale market personally, until next year. Auction.com.

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MARCH 30, 2022

Investors who promote homes for sale or rent are often in the market to buy new investment properties. But proceed with caution and don’t sign any documents until you’ve done your due diligence. Since the site is free, not every listing and lead will be legitimate or worthwhile.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

You can buy a short sale, or you can buy a bank-owned property — but the foreclosure is just what’s happening in the process.”. Hopefully, you feel confident in having done your due diligence and are secure in the knowledge that you got the home you wanted at a good price. Source: Carolina Lariccia / Unsplash).

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

A home inspection is part of a buyer’s due diligence. 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. Source: Michal Jarmoluk / Pixabay).

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JANUARY 25, 2021

If you’re going to sell your house for cash, make sure you do your due diligence on the buyer. In this scam, a buyer may make a verbal agreement with you, and then present a drastically altered written agreement. Ideally, get a trusted third party to verify the legitimacy of the offer. Source: (Sidekix Media / Unsplash). Next steps.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

The selling process at Cash Buyer New Jersey is straightforward, with the same slim due diligence and closing periods as other cash-offer businesses. They specialize in short sales, so sellers who have fallen behind on mortgage payments may take extra interest in their expertise.

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MARCH 19, 2022

Unfortunately, too many homeowners fail to do the same due diligence when hiring the Realtor ® who’ll help them sell their most valuable asset. They want to make sure you’re doing your due diligence! They do this by: Researching outlier comps to include or exclude (Foreclosures, short sales, etc.).

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AUGUST 16, 2021

But this isn’t a time to skip your due diligence — be sure that you fully understand the rules of the auction and what the payment terms are if you’re the successful bidder. In short: Carefully review all available documents pertaining to the house in question and the terms of the auction.

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JULY 31, 2021

According to Dickout, the process for selling a house for cash in San Antonio follows the same general steps as a traditional sale, albeit in a shorter time frame: The seller finds a buyer (or if the buyer is good at marketing, the buyer finds the seller). The seller and buyer agree on a price and terms.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Do your due diligence. Buyers who currently live elsewhere but are seeking homes in the Sunshine State will often team up with a Florida real estate agent who has an intimate knowledge of the area.

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

Short sale or bank approval contingencies. Buyers have to be willing to move forward with their due diligence right away,” says Lagrois. When a seller has accepted your thoughtful (and perhaps rather clever) offer, it’s time to kick into overdrive and get things done. Header Image Source: (Backgroundy / Shutterstock).

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JULY 29, 2022

There are certain properties I would immediately order a title search before I do anything else: A foreclosure , a short sale , a bankruptcy, an estate sale,” Houck says. We do all the due diligence upfront,” he says. Get it ASAP and look it over thoroughly.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If you buy a foreclosure, you’ll need to do your due diligence and understand the risks you’re taking. They’re considered “distressed properties,” and most need at least some repairs. They can even sometimes have squatters, or significant damage from previous owners. You’re buying as-is.

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MAY 24, 2022

Everyone involved will need time to perform their due diligence. While this typically takes just a few days, if the home has been through a foreclosure or short sale, it could take longer. Why does it take this long? Buying a home is a large financial transaction with many legal ramifications.

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MAY 27, 2021

Step 9: Do your due diligence. In complicated transactions, such as buying a short sale or purchasing a home from an estate where several people own a share, an attorney might be a good investment. To prevent delays, respond as quickly as possible when the underwriter requests additional documents or information.

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APRIL 29, 2022

Most people let the buyers do their due diligence,” he says. Graham says if he can tell a home is in good condition, he’ll recommend a pre-listing inspection to use in his marketing. More often than not, however, he typically doesn’t. The sellers frequently don’t have the money to spare. They’re willing to spend more.

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MARCH 10, 2023

Typically, they buy distressed properties — either short sales, foreclosures, or homes that need significant work — fix them up, and sell them for a profit. Procopio says the biggest mistake flippers make is not doing their due diligence. Find a Buyer's Agent What is house flipping? They deploy without thinking.

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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. If the website looks clean, easy to navigate, and clearly defines and shows who owns the company, they are more than likely a dependable buyer.”. Put a voice to a name.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Due diligence period. What if your clients are asking about their due diligence period? This can lead to a short sale, foreclosure auction, and/or the lender taking possession of the property. Short sale. But short sales are incredibly complicated. Foreclosure. Freddie Mac.

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 21, 2020

percent of close sales were distressed sales. Yet total Miami distressed sales and short sales fell. As a rental property investor, it should be on your list of due diligence. Fortunately, there hasn't been a major change in the rate of distressed home sellers.

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