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Ask Brian: What Happens When a Home Buyer Backs Out of a Signed Purchase Agreement?

Realty Biz

We decided to sell our house as “for sale by owner” to save the agent’s commission. Both the buyer and we signed a generic purchase agreement. I don’t know what is in your generic purchase agreement. You did get an earnest money deposit, didn’t you? Answer: Hello Shelly.

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3 Times Your Earnest Money Deposit Could Be At Risk

Dwell Real Estate

The earnest money deposit—the cash you as a buyer offer to essentially call dibs on real estate—is one of the most important (and often misunderstood) parts of the home-buying process. In the Sarasota area, home buyers will usually put down anywhere from 1 to 5 of the real estate purchase price as earnest money. (If

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3 Times Your Earnest Money Deposit Could Be At Risk

Dwell Real Estate

The earnest money deposit—the cash you as a buyer offer to essentially call dibs on real estate—is one of the most important (and often misunderstood) parts of the home-buying process. In the Sarasota area, home buyers will usually put down anywhere from 1% to 5% of the real estate purchase price as earnest money. (If

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What Does ‘Under Contract’ Mean on a Home Listing?

HomeLight

Sometimes you come across a home for sale that checks off every box on your list, but the listing status says that it’s “under contract” or “sale pending.” In most cases, there are contingencies in the buyer’s offer that need to be cleared before the transaction is moved to the more solid “sale pending” status.

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How Do I Cancel a Home Purchase Offer? Cold Feet

Realty Biz

In my eagerness to buy my first home, I made a full-price offer with the only continency being that my mortgage was approved. In a few short weeks, the market has gotten much softer in this neighborhood and I’m not even sure the house will appraise for my purchase offer. I didn’t even include an inspection contingency.

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Creative Ways To Win A Bidding War In A Competitive Market

Easy Agent Pro

Carefully consider factors like inventory levels, average sale prices, and average days on the market before making decisions. Setting a Realistic Budget and Obtaining Pre-Approval Before engaging in bidding wars, creating a realistic budget is essential. This will prevent overextending yourself financially.

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How to Make an Offer on a House

Point2Homes

With a budget in place, your next step should be to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Without being pre-approved, you’ll need to delay your offer while you secure financing. Check out comparable properties to make sure that the sale price is fair or whether there’s a little wiggle room to negotiate.