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The share of owner-occupants buying foreclosures has doubled — here’s why

Housing Wire

The power of incremental change Most properties available for first-look auctions still end up selling to nonowner-occupant buyers after the first-look auction is over, but the incremental lift in owner-occupant buyers was anticipated by Laurie Goodman, founder of the housing finance policy center at the Urban Institute.

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5 Killer Tips For Beating a Cash Buyer

Realty Biz

Some sellers will choose the higher offer when you’ve got solid financing credentials. Cash buyers don’t have any financing issues. Let The Seller Rent Back The House. Another tactic to sweeten your offer is to allow the seller to rent back their house from you. Waive The Home Inspection.

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5 Tips For Winning A Bidding War On A House

Realty Biz

Remove Your Mortgage Financing Contingency. If you truly love a home and are a gambler, removing your financing contingency is the way to go. Removing the financing contingency is similar to offering cash, so it is extremely appealing to a seller. Give The Seller Their Closing and Agree to a Rent Back if Needed.

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I Have to Make an Offer Contingent Upon Selling My House. How Do I Sweeten the Deal?

HomeLight

A financing contingency — which says that if your lender can’t close the mortgage on your home, you can back out — will protect you if you need to sell your current home to get the money to qualify for your new loan. Ask for a rent-back clause. In hot markets, many sellers are asking for — and getting — rent-backs.

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How To Actually Get Your Home Offer Accepted in Today’s Tight Seller’s Market

First Team Real Estate

Offer to Rent Back to the Sellers. A great way to sweeten your offer without crushing your finances is to offer the home seller a month of free “rent” so they have time to find a new home before moving out. Run the numbers and make the offer ASAP. Don’t let fear slow you down. Shop Off-Market Listings.

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How to Compete With Cash Offers: 10 Ways to Write Winning Offers

The Close

In today’s tight inventory market, trying to help buyers with financing and limited funds feels a little like getting into a boxing match with Mike Tyson. We’ll share our strategies to improve your offer by reducing the negative aspects of financing while creatively solving some of the other concerns a seller may have.

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What to Do Before Offering on a Home

RIS Media

Getting rid of the mortgage financing clause in their offer. Allowing the seller to rent back for a specified amount of time. Unless you have your financing in hand, you won’t be able to make an offer on the house. Buyers are waiving a home inspection. Speak to your real estate agent about what to expect.