Realty Biz

AUGUST 22, 2022

In my eagerness to buy my first home, I made a full-price offer with the only continency being that my mortgage was approved. I didn’t even include an inspection contingency. I’m almost certain that your biggest concern is about what will happen with your earnest money if you back out of the deal.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This means that certain clauses have to be completed, by perhaps both buyer and the seller, for the sale to close. If these contingencies aren’t met, the buyer can walk away from the deal. They will also get their earnest money deposit back , and the home will go back on the market.

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Realty Biz

JULY 1, 2023

Depending on how far along in the escrow process you are, this can be done in a variety of ways: Providing a deposit - If you have not yet made an offer on a home, consider providing an earnest money deposit as your first step. Typically, a minimum credit score of 620 is recommended for conventional loans.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

These are the top home closing delays that could affect if and when you close on your new home, and how to overcome them. Loan approval. For most buyers, financing a home through a bank or lender with a mortgage loan is necessary to purchase the property. Image Source: (Shutterstock.com/Chokniti Khongchum).

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HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

In most cases, real estate purchase contracts are exclusive agreements , meaning a seller can’t continue marketing the home and accepting additional offers once the home is under contract. Earnest money is meant to compensate the seller for the time wasted in the event of a failed contract.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2023

FSBO sellers in Colorado may consider getting a home inspection prior to listing their home for sale. However, be aware that if you get a pre-listing inspection, you will be required to share relevant findings with buyers and how you did or did not address them. Get a pre-listing appraisal. Earnest money.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

However, be aware that if you get a pre-listing inspection, you will be required to share relevant findings with buyers and how you did or did not address them. A pre-sale inspection also won’t necessarily stop a buyer from procuring their own independent inspection before closing. Get a pre-listing appraisal.

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