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. Step 6: Ensuring Clear Title When buying a home, ensuring a clear title is paramount.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 12, 2022

Next steps include the home inspection, appraisal, and final paperwork. And in some scenarios, the seller won’t be required to attend in-person if they pre-sign the deed and other documents. Complete home inspection: 5-15 days. The buyer typically has 5-15 business days to complete the inspection after they sign the contract.

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Closing Purchase and sale agreement Pre-approval Inspection 110

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Out of the delayed contracts, the most common causes were financing issues (37%), followed by appraisal issues (18%) and inspection issues (16%). Loan approval. In fact, buyers should go one step further (if they can) and get pre-underwritten for a loan , which offers even more security for both buyers and sellers. Dodge move.

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Closing Purchase and sale agreement Title search Earnest money deposit 107

Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

They will also get their earnest money deposit back , and the home will go back on the market. Home Inspection Contingency. Home inspections are one of the biggest hurdles in home sales. Even if the buyer has pre-approval for a mortgage, things can still go wrong when they apply for the loan.

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Backup offer Sales Home sale contingency Earnest money deposit 110

HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

Suppose the inspection uncovers issues that are unacceptable to the buyer. It is simply a period of time that the buyer sets to secure financing approval from a lender for the purchase of the home. Sometimes, buyers may even include the earnest money as non-refundable from the very beginning, something known as “ sign-and-go-hard.”

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HomeLight

MARCH 6, 2023

Consider factors such as how long you plan to be in the area, if you have steady employment, and if you have enough money saved for not just the down payment, but for closing costs , maintenance, property taxes, and more. CalHFA works through approved lenders, and buyers apply for the program through their loan officer.

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Closing Earnest money deposit Sales Title 84

HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

Consider factors such as how long you plan to be in the area, if you have steady employment, and if you have enough money saved for not just the down payment, but for closing costs , maintenance, property taxes, and more. CalHFA works through approved lenders, and buyers apply for the program through their loan officer.

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Closing Earnest money deposit Sales Inspection 90