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How Fast Can I Sell My House? It Can Take 75 Days or 12

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A traditional home sale in which a seller lists with an agent and a buyer finances with a mortgage takes approximately 18-30 days to go under contract, plus an additional 30-45 days to closing. Buyer’s financing method. Most buyers get an inspection, which may initiate repairs or re-negotiations. Buyer’s financing method.

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What’s Required to Sell a House Without a Realtor?

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Preliminary title report. Doing a title search before you put your home on the market alerts you about any pending taxes, restrictions, or liens on the property that you’ll have to clear before selling. Home inspection report. The MLS listing won’t do all the work for you. Stand by for inspection.

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

The home could be subject to a few different types of contingency. Let’s have a look at the most common types of contingency you are likely to see. Home Inspection Contingency. The purchase of the property can be contingent on the home inspector’s report. The Mortgage Financing Contingency.

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How to Buy a Home As-Is and Make Sure You’re Protected

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You’re scrolling through your MLS listings , and there’s a shockingly affordable new property available. A seller may lack the resources or finances to complete repairs at the moment and doesn’t want to have that contingency to sell the home. Financing considerations for an as-is purchase. Conduct a title search.

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10 Things to Know About the ‘Sale Pending’ Phase, aka House Closing Limbo

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The first is the active period, when your home is listed as available for sale in your local MLS. Things that could derail a sale during the sale pending period include: The home inspection. Contingencies that fail to be met or lifted. The buyer’s financing with a lender. Title work reveals unresolved issues.

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