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How to Sell a House by Owner in South Carolina: A FSBO Guide

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“With our current climate of changing interest rates, that same pre-approval from a month ago may not be valid today for the price of their home,” Richter adds. Without carefully vetting the buyer, the sale could go up in smoke if you accept an offer from the wrong buyer who can’t obtain financing.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Alabama

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A bank statement will help weed out people who are just looking around and don’t have the qualifications to purchase your house from legitimate buyers who can obtain financing. Graham says the next step is to ask for a pre-approval letter from a reputable mortgage company that you’re comfortable with.

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