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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. Because your buyer is saying it is about not taking out a mortgage at today’s interest rate, I’m thinking the earnest money is what you will primarily get from a failed sale of your house. Do you think Shelly has any other recourse?

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Fighting Against Real Estate Fraud

The Residential Specialist

Agents must stay vigilant as fraud and scams become more prevalent in the residential real estate profession By Jason Henninger Anywhere there are financial transactions, the threat of fraud comes with them. Real estate is no exception; high-dollar sales mean creative con artists bring their A-game. Ask questions. Time is on your side.

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How Do I Cancel a Home Purchase Offer? Cold Feet

Realty Biz

Your question is very timely as the residential market is transitioning away from being a seller’s market to being a more balanced market. I’m almost certain that your biggest concern is about what will happen with your earnest money if you back out of the deal. This common situation is the reason home sale contingencies exist.

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How to Sell Your Home for Cash: The Process!

CT Homes

Find and Qualify your Buyers Compare Contracts Offer Terms Inspection Contingency Earnest Money Deposit Closing Period Accept an offer and Open Escrow Monitor Transaction Deadlines Close Escrow. To attract attention to your property, you could post a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) listing on Zillow or similar website.

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How to Sell Your Home for Cash: The Process!

CT Homes

Find and Qualify your Buyers Compare Contracts Offer Terms Inspection Contingency Earnest Money Deposit Closing Period Accept an offer and Open Escrow Monitor Transaction Deadlines Close Escrow. To attract attention to your property, you could post a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) listing on Zillow or similar website.

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Should I Waive a Home Inspection? Why Buyers Are Willing To Right Now

Realtor.com

A home inspection “is a few hundred dollars for your peace of mind,” says Jean Rosalia , a residential and commercial real estate agent based in Virginia Beach, VA. You might have to forfeit the earnest money deposit you’ve put down with your offer, but not necessarily if you’ve worded your contract right.

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How To Win a Bidding War

Louisville Homes

In a seller’s market , many homes for sale wind up in bidding wars. A good understanding of the market ensures you’ll make a move as soon as the home you have your eyes on goes up for sale. Strong Earnest Money Deposit. When you are making an offer, you’ll have to include a refundable deposit.