HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2024

After you open escrow and the buyer submits a good faith earnest money deposit, some or all of the following contingencies may need to be addressed: The financing contingency will appear in contracts where a buyer needs to finalize a mortgage loan to purchase the home. It creates uncertainties, especially for anxious sellers.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 4, 2023

Inventory levels are still low, but there are more homes coming on the market; the bidding wars and mind-boggling offers over the asking price have died down; and buyers can once again insist on inspections, contingencies, and repairs before the deal closes. “That’s easy,” said a fellow writer.

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Point2Homes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If you haven’t already, try hiring a real estate agent to market your home. And the more time your home spends on the market, the more it becomes a red flag to them. It’s possible that you’ve priced your home too steep compared to the market value or that the neighborhood itself is in decline. Lowball Offers.

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Real Trends

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Before a mortgage is approved, lenders will have a property appraisal. On the buyer’s side, if a property’s appraised value is lower than the contract’s value, the mortgage may be declined; the mortgage may be approved if the buyer contributes cash up-front (to make up for the difference in value). Home sale contingency.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 25, 2020

The overarching question, as you make your way down your pre-sale checklist , is likely something along the lines of: “How long is this going to take?”. home was on the market for an average of 24 days , with Ellie May estimating an average of 46 days to close on a purchase loan. Source: (Sarah Shaffer / Unsplash).

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2023

Higher interest rates have been cooling the housing market nationwide, and real estate in Colorado is no exception. Inventory is starting to rise along with the average number of days on market as of September 2022. Within three weeks of marketing on their own, 80% to 85% of FSBO people will contract with a real estate agent.

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HomeLight

JUNE 17, 2022

With some housing markets starting to cool off, pricing your home has to be just right. Each method has its advantages, depending on the current market conditions, your financial situation, and your selling objectives. List your home below market value. When will pricing my home below market value work in my favor?

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