HomeLight

JUNE 8, 2021

In 2019, 87% of recent buyers financed their home purchase , according to NAR. Usually it goes something like this : You skip the song-and-dance of staging your home to impress, and go straight to requesting a cash offer. Here are a few options to avoid: Short sales. How does selling for cash work?

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2022

His client received a cash offer of $60,000 over the asking price, but the sale likely would have fallen through because of a low appraisal if the buyer needed financing. Reduce the time it takes to close your sale. While cash offers will tend to beat out offers with financing, this isn’t always the case.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2022

An agent assists in preparing a home to look its best through careful staging reminiscent of an eye-catching department store window display. Now let’s say Sam and Diane consider working with an iBuyer, such as HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform. Some iBuyers are also more flexible than financed buyers about a home’s condition.

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HomeLight

APRIL 15, 2022

Simple Sale has a network of cash buyers on its platform, and partner investors have a wide range of investment strategies, including fix-and-flip and buy-and-hold. This enables Simple Sale to provide cash offers for a wide array of properties, even those that need some or a lot of work. You don’t need to list your house on the market.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Though each business operates a little differently, iBuyers generally provide near-instant cash offers for homes, allow you to sell your home mostly or entirely online, and can facilitate much faster closings than a more traditional or financed buyer. With Simple Sale , HomeLight provides an all-cash offer for homes in almost any condition.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

No repairs, no staging, no open houses. HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform provides full cash offers for homes in almost any condition nationwide and in Colorado. Some companies may make a preliminary offer at this stage, but it’s usually subject to change once they’ve inspected your property. Sale timeline.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

No repairs, no staging, no open houses. HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform provides full cash offers for homes in almost any condition nationwide and in New Jersey. Some companies may make a preliminary offer at this stage, but it’s usually subject to change once they’ve inspected your property. Listing with an agent.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 10, 2022

No repairs, no staging, no open houses. HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform provides full cash offers for homes in almost any condition nationwide and in Atlanta. Some companies may make a preliminary offer at this stage, but it’s usually subject to change once they’ve inspected your property. Phone number: (404) 590-0247.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

Secure financing and project return on investment. Here’s some general notes on the different loan types available: Construction loan: A short-term loan (usually about a year’s term ) which grants you 95% of the money the guest house will add to your home’s appraised value. Financing is where the ADU benefits start to kick in.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

No repairs, no staging, no open houses. HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform provides full cash offers for homes in almost any condition nationwide and in Texas. Some companies may make a preliminary offer at this stage, but it’s usually subject to change once they’ve inspected your property. Financing contingency.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

You can buy a short sale, or you can buy a bank-owned property — but the foreclosure is just what’s happening in the process.”. Bank-owned homes may not be the best-staged or the most recently renovated. Ownership cannot transfer and a closing date cannot be set until your financing has been secured.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

Federal Housing Financing Agency (FHFA). For example, in 2017, a competitive housing market in Western Washington prompted “serious buyers” to waive home inspections and financing contingencies. A flood of homes for sale gives homebuyers more options to choose from. Homes sell faster.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 25, 2020

“The sellers that we’ve been able to help with their properties, it’s usually something along the lines of, their home might need some repairs, and they don’t have the finances to be able to pay for those repairs before it hits the market,” he says. Facilitating the sale faster. Selling to a friend or family member.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

If your home was severely damaged in a weather event, or you’ve fallen years behind on routine maintenance, you can still sell without needing to make the extensive repairs that financed buyers may require. Licensed real estate broker Ryan Coleman, who has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, founded the company in 2008.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

They specialize in foreclosures and short sales. If your home was severely damaged in a weather event, or you’ve fallen years behind on routine maintenance, you can still sell without needing to make the extensive repairs that financed buyers may require. Deep clean, declutter, make necessary repairs, landscape, stage home.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 4, 2022

Skip repairs, staging, and showings. HomeLight’s nationwide Simple Sale platform provides cash offers for homes “as-is” in almost any condition. Below are some of the types of non-institutional buyers who may have the cash on hand to transact without a financing contingency: The creative buyer. Request Offer.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Depending on their situation, whether they’re facing foreclosure, price becomes way more important to what we have to do for the short sale with the bank. These are standards related to the overall condition of a property which will play a role in the willingness and ability of a lender to finance a buyer’s loan.

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HomeLight

MAY 23, 2022

Staging each room to showcase its potential. Staging the backyard with lawn furniture, a grill, etc. But if you do end up working with a financed buyer, be aware that different mortgage types (such as conventional loans or government-backed FHA, USDA, or VA loans) have different minimum property standards. Decluttering closets.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 10, 2023

Whatever the case, you don’t have time or energy to give your tropical landscaping a fresh look or wait for snowbirds to secure their financing. No repairs, no staging, no open houses. HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform provides all-cash offers for homes nationwide, including in Florida. Sale timeline. Skip repairs.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

So what are the contract stipulations that put a listing into that “Contingent” stage, and how common is it for a property to hang in closing limbo? Financing contingency Sometimes called a mortgage contingency , this specifies that the deal hinges on the buyer securing their loan. How does a listing status get changed?

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HomeLight

MARCH 21, 2022

Preliminary offer: At this stage, some house buying companies will provide a preliminary offer that is subject to change after a house assessment. Opendoor buys homes of varying condition, but criteria like a short sale, unpermitted work, or dated materials may impact whether the company is willing and able to purchase a home.

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HomeLight

MAY 19, 2022

Umanzor says that homes sold “as is” in the area typically sell for less than regular listings and have a reduced buyer pool, which is why he always provides an offer to help finance home improvement projects for his sellers prior to listing a house. Want to know more about the Simple Sale experience?

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HomeLight

MAY 23, 2022

But if you do end up working with a financed buyer, be aware that different mortgage types (such as conventional loans or government-backed FHA, USDA, or VA loans) have different minimum property standards. With Simple Sale, you can close in as little as 10 days, compared to the 30-60 days it typically takes to close with a financed buyer.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

No repairs, no staging, no open houses. HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform provides full cash offers for homes in almost any condition nationwide and in California. Some companies may make a preliminary offer at this stage, but it’s usually subject to change once they’ve inspected your property. Sale timeline.

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HomeLight

MAY 23, 2022

But if you do end up working with a financed buyer, be aware that different mortgage types (such as conventional loans or government-backed FHA, USDA, or VA loans) have different minimum property standards. There are a lot of hurdles that can come up with financing since it’s the bank buying the house – not the person,” Klaas says.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

Deduct your outstanding mortgage balance and any costs of selling you incurred (such as real estate commission, closing costs, title fees, repairs, prep, and staging). Forgiven debt can include a short sale, foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or loan modification. Expect to pay 9%-10% of the sale price.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 31, 2022

It will also be easier to prep, stage, and show the home, Coleman notes. If the tenant agrees to your terms, then you have the chance to have the house cleaned, staged, and prepared for a seller. Offer a payout: You may decide to offer cash in exchange for the tenant to modify the lease and move out.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 6, 2023

They provide a cash offer within 48 hours of evaluating the property and work with issues such as probate, foreclosures, short sales, tenant-occupied homes, or homes that need extensive repairs. Deep clean, declutter, make necessary repairs, landscape, stage home. House Solutions USA. Website: sellmyhouseinorlandofast.com.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

Graham will look for items that a seller could do easily to make the property financeable, making it more attractive to investors. “A If we can make it financeable for them, then that gives them more options.”. An all-cash sale made the Olympia property easier to move, Graham says. Advises on easy fixes.

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HomeLight

MAY 23, 2022

But if you do end up working with a financed buyer, be aware that different mortgage types (such as conventional loans or government-backed FHA, USDA, or VA loans) have different minimum property standards. With Simple Sale, you can close in as little as 10 days, compared to the 30-60 days it typically takes to close with a financed buyer.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

Choose a short sale: If you’re behind on your mortgage payments or owe more than the home’s current value, you may want to think about a short sale as a way to avoid foreclosure. That can include a short sale, foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or loan modification.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Financing might not be an option. The good news is, most REO-listed homes do allow financing, so it still can be an option. But understand that some foreclosures (or all foreclosed homes at a certain stage of the process, such as the auction stage) may be out of your reach if you don’t have cash.

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HomeLight

JUNE 24, 2022

As it relates to drafting a marital property settlement agreement, I think an attorney is necessary because we’re dealing with issues or finances that people don’t know about — even down to making sure that there’s a full disclosure of all data,” says Powers. However, if one person is staying, it’s important to stage the home properly.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Have you completed many foreclosure or short-sale transactions? Buyers who are looking for deals often focus on short sales or foreclosures. If you’re using FHA financing and sellers in your market prefer other financing options, you want to know. Start getting rid of clutter now.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

Imagine you list your home for sale and attract a buyer right away who is also willing to offer a top price. However, this buyer needs a mortgage to finance the deal, and that can take months. By contrast, a cash sale can be wrapped up in as few as 7 to 10 days since the transaction doesn’t require a lender’s involvement.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Whereas with a preforeclosure, you have the ability to finance that transaction and the benefit of seeing the property. At this stage, official notice of default has been issued and is publicly available. And because you’re working with the homeowners, you’ll have access to the disclosures.”.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This happens in one of two ways : through the local court or sheriff’s office in a judicial foreclosure, or through the mortgage company in a power of sale or non-judicial foreclosure. If the home doesn’t sell at this stage, then the bank will take possession of it, and it becomes an REO home.

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