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8 Essential Steps to Navigating Escrow in Home Buying

Realty Biz

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) conducted a survey in October 2022, revealing that approximately 7% of deals in the preceding three months got terminated before reaching the closing stage. During this stage, the buyer, seller, or their respective agents select an escrow agent who will oversee the process.

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6 Tips for Taking the Flood Insurance Risk Out of Home Closings

RIS Media

– The cost of flood insurance, if not factored into the financing equation in the early stages of a home search, can make the purchase of a home challenging and many times unattainable. Disclosure: Some states require a seller disclosure that includes information about past flood damage; however, many do not.

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6 Tips for Taking the Flood Insurance Risk Out of Home Closings

RIS Media

– The cost of flood insurance, if not factored into the financing equation in the early stages of a home search, can make the purchase of a home challenging and many times unattainable. Disclosure: Some states require a seller disclosure that includes information about past flood damage; however, many do not.

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Listing Appointment Checklist – 13 Steps To Win Every Listing

Kyle Handy

You don’t have to be a finance major to make it happen. Drop Off the Pre-Listing Package Once you have completed your comparative market analysis, now’s a good time to go drop off a real estate pre-listing package (for occupied homes) A pre-listing package is a “surprise” bonus and sets the stage for your appointment.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in Arizona (2022 Updates)

HomeLight

Disclosures: . Arizona law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Residential Seller Disclosure. According to Arizona’s disclosure form, “if you do not make the legally required disclosures, you may be subject to civil liability.”. No repairs, no staging, no open houses.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in California (2023 Updates)

HomeLight

Transfer Disclosure Statement. The main form to know is the Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS), as it is considered to be one of the “ most important and well-known ” seller disclosures, according to CAR. While most sellers will need to complete at least some of these forms, there are exemptions to be aware of.

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

HomeLight

This establishes your ownership, along with details such as purchase price and previous seller disclosures. Many FSBO sellers will purchase a pre-listing appraisal. A HomeLight survey of top agents revealed that 67% report that staged homes sell for 1% to 10% more. These are often problems with titling or financing.