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Rent-to-Own Homes Pros and Cons: Is It Worth It?

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Get a home inspection: Korb suggests thinking of a rent-to-own agreement “like a long escrow period.” Just as you would with any home purchase, insist on a full home inspection before signing. This way, you won’t be surprised by costly issues down the line, especially since the seller doesn’t have to make repairs.

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What is Due Diligence in Real Estate?

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You can schedule inspections, review the title, secure an appraisal, and check for any red flags that could affect your decision to buy. This timeframe grants the buyer permission to thoroughly inspect the property. It’s typically refundable if the buyer backs out for a valid reason like inspection or financing issues.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Hawaii

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Fast facts about selling a house as is in Hawaii Median sales price in Hawaii $1,009,810 (December 2024) Average days on market (DOM) for Hawaii 37 days (December 2024) Disclosures Hawaii law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Hawaii Sellers Disclosure Statement. Hawaii Rev.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Vermont

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When you make the statement, We’re selling a home as is, what you’re saying is, We don’t want to do any negotiation or inspection or repairs. This can apply to inherited properties or homes that the seller has never occupied. Any home that’s listed for sale is technically listed for sale as-is, says Stein.

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Buying a House with Unpermitted Additions: What You Need to Know

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This could mean the homeowner skipped pulling building permits , didn’t schedule inspections, or simply didn’t know they needed permission in the first place. It may be a quick DIY project they want to complete before selling, avoiding delays or fees from inspections and paperwork.

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40 Real Estate Forms You Need to Sell Your House

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Pre-listing home inspection As the seller, it may be helpful to get an inspection of your home done before selling your home , though in most markets the buyer will pay for a home inspection and most states do not require a pre-listing home inspection.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Kentucky

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Fast facts about selling a house ‘as is’ in Kentucky Median sales price in Kentucky $285,000 Average days on market (DOM) for Kentucky 13 days Disclosures Kentucky law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Kentucky Sellers Disclosure of Property Condition MLS has a field to mark a listing “as is”?