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Vital Steps to Take When Purchasing Your First Home

Realty Biz

From three decades working as a Realtor, there are common denominators for first-time home buyers going through the purchase process with ease. This includes understanding the terminology, legal aspects, and financial considerations of purchasing a property. Let's start with some detailed information and actionable tips on financing.

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Real Estate Pending Vs. Contingent: MLS Lingo Explained for Sellers

HomeLight

That’s why it’s important for your real estate agent to keep your property’s status up to date, both in the multiple listing service (MLS) that agents cooperatively use, as well as in online marketplaces, which pull data from the MLS. Buyers also can use the findings of an inspection to negotiate for repairs or credits.

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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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What Is a Home Sale Contingency?

HomeLight

That means a large majority of homebuyers must consider the sale of their current home prior to buying a new one. Most often, this type of scenario calls for a home sale contingency. Find a Buyer's Agent What is a home sale contingency? Thus, the purchase agreement is “contingent” on the sale of the buyer’s existing home.

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“Sold Conditional On The Sale Of Buyer’s Property”

Toronto Realty Blog

The letters “SC” on an MLS listing mean the property is “sold conditionally,” and agents not only know this, but are quite accustomed to seeing it on listings. Let’s say that your home in listed for sale and you receive an offer, but the offer has a condition. SCE What in the world is that?

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What is a 72-Hour Kick Out Clause And How Does It Work In a Home Sale?

HomeLight

Say you’re visiting yard sales on a Saturday morning and you come across the perfect wicker patio set, exactly what you’ve been looking for. Understanding the implications of a kick-out clause can make the difference between buying the home you want and being saddled with two mortgages (or not being able to qualify for financing).

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Contingent vs. Pending: Real Estate Lingo Explained

RIS Media

” There are other statuses in the MLS listings like “Pending,” “Contingent,” “Coming Soon” and “Expired.” ” What do they mean and how will they affect your home sale? Two important statuses in the MLS are “Contingent” and “Pending.”