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. Step 1: Address needed repairs and maintenance.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 10, 2023

FSBO sellers in California 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. Step 1: Address needed repairs and maintenance.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

FSBO sellers in Florida may want to consider getting a home inspection prior to listing their home for sale. Addressing any issues upfront helps buyers have peace of mind when making an offer and helps to prevent inspection-related closing delays. Listing on the multiple listing service (MLS) will get your property more visibility.

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CT Homes

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

If you are using lender financing, the more money down the more likely your loan will be accepted. In addition to down payment on your loan you should consider increasing your Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). This is money that you potentially stand to lose if you back out of the deal without justification.

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CT Homes

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

If you are using lender financing, the more money down the more likely your loan will be accepted. In addition to down payment on your loan you should consider increasing your Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). This is money that you potentially stand to lose if you back out of the deal without justification.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

FSBO sellers in Arizona 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. Step 1: Address needed repairs and maintenance.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2020

It’s standard for homebuyers to pencil in these escape hatches in the event that the home fails to appraise, an issue crops up with the title, or if they’re unhappy with the results of the inspection. This tells other buyers that the home is still available for showings and backup offers.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The HUD Home Store site is updated more frequently, while you may still see HUD properties on the MLS that are no longer available. The forfeiture of earnest money deposits document means that HUD can retain your 5% deposit if you do not fulfill your end of the sales contract for some reason not already outlined in the contract.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

Appraisers use local multiple listing services (MLS) to evaluate this, among other resources. If you committed to making an earnest money deposit as a part of your offer, you will submit your earnest money at this time. What is the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal?

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HomeLight

MAY 27, 2021

will search the multiple listing service (MLS) to find available homes that fit your criteria. And finally, you’ll need to be prepared with cash for the earnest money deposit. Normal contingencies might include provisions for financing, an appraisal, inspections, or the sale of your current home. Your Realtor?

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HomeLight

MARCH 20, 2023

Other common contingency clauses include: Inspection Contingency: If the buyer finds fault with the home inspection report, they can ask for the seller to make repairs, or they can cancel the contract within the contingency period. The house stays on the market and it’s marked in the MLS as an active first right.

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Redfin

AUGUST 3, 2022

They can advise on whether a home is listed at a fair asking price, what to make of the home inspection, assist in the negotiation process, and explain the paperwork involved in the closing process. Your real estate agent can help you narrow your search by using multiple listing services (MLS) results.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A contingency might be the buyer selling their current house, requiring certain repairs to be made, or obtaining a clean termite inspection. Don’t you love it when the co-borrower is the client’s dad who comes along on the inspection and is suddenly an expert on chimney engineering? Earnest money deposit.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes that you should inform other agents in the MLS listing that buyer love letters won’t be accepted. Plus, we’ve limited our inspection to major repairs. Find out what the seller needs—a quick close or a limited inspection. Thank you for considering our offer.

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