HomeLight

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Before you bid, it’s a good idea to run a title search , which will give you an indication of any liens on the home. In areas with a lot of residential demand, flippers or future landlords may crowd foreclosure auctions hoping to snag a deal — just like you. As you would expect, competition is neighborhood-specific.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Contingencies can range from the relatively minor or otherwise workable — like requesting a $3,000 allowance to fix a plumbing issue that was revealed during inspection — to more serious stipulations, such as a buyer needing to sell their existing house before closing on the next. Home inspections. Negotiable contingencies.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Although it’s not as sure of a bet, you could also attract a regular residential buyer who has enough liquid assets to buy a house outright. Earnest money deposit. Inspection period. Pay attention to the number of days allotted for the cash buyer to complete their inspection. Step 6: Pass the inspection.

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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. Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. Clear title. Earnest money deposit.

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