HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

If you need to sell your home pronto, now is a great time. The recent housing market has been hot and competitive due to an extreme lack of inventory. For a seller in a hurry, the shortage of homes means you can anticipate fewer days on market (DOM). Just how fast can you sell your home? Condition of your home.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Out of the delayed contracts, the most common causes were financing issues (37%), followed by appraisal issues (18%) and inspection issues (16%). If this problem can’t be resolved, an appraisal contingency in the contract allows the buyer to cancel the agreement and retain their earnest money deposit. Problems with the title.

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

You’ll want to rethink purchasing that beautiful new couch and hold off on planning those backyard additions before the title has been cleared. From appraisal issues to home inspection roadblocks, there’s a lot that can go awry before finally closing on your property. The home appraisal is lower than the sale price.

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Redfin

JANUARY 26, 2022

1) Final sale price: This is the purchase price agreed upon by the buyer and seller. For instance, if the buyer’s home inspection turns up a problem with the home, the buyer may be able to negotiate a reduced purchase price. If one of these contingencies is not met, the sale may be canceled by the buyer or seller.

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HomeLight

APRIL 15, 2022

They share photos of the home, complete a digital walkthrough, and have the property exterior inspected. An iBuyer is a deep-pocketed real estate technology company that uses digital tools to purchase homes directly from homeowners and close quickly. iBuyer offers got sweeter for sellers in a fiery housing market.

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HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

However, if the buyer terminates the contract for any other reason not specified in these conditions, the seller is typically entitled to keep the earnest money as a concession for the time they took the home off the market to enter into the exclusive agreement. Suppose the inspection uncovers issues that are unacceptable to the buyer.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

If a contingency isn’t met, then buyers can back out of a deal without any repercussions and they can get their earnest money back. Common contingencies include issues with appraisals, home inspections, or the buyer’s home sale. How is an active contingent listing different from a pending listing?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

A cash deal can close in as little as 7 days, while financed home purchases tend to take an average of 45 days to close. And if you add a home sale contingency into the mix (that is, if you need to sell your current home before you can buy a new one), closing the deal can take even longer. Because it’s fast.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2022

Spend some time in the neighborhood where you want to live, make friends at a coffee shop or favorite local restaurant, discuss your home search, attend open houses, and even send letters to homeowners asking if they’re willing to sell. Without an agent, you will need to do all comparable sales research yourself.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

So get a contract, then call for a home inspection, and then call the insurance company — those are the calls that you make before you do anything else.”. In a traditional market, buyers won’t want to close until the issue is resolved. Maybe inspection repairs haven’t been completed as promised or expected.

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HomeLight

JULY 26, 2022

For sellers in neighborhoods with many recently sold homes, it can be easier to determine what their asking price should be based on estimated market value. The housing market can also play a role in the seller deciding to sell the home themselves. The home might be overpriced. The buyer pool could be smaller.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

Even as an agent with over 400 homes under my belt and 11 years of experience, I would never buy in a market in which I’m not licensed without a real estate agent,” says Jessica Arledge , a top agent who works with over 76% more single-family homes than the average Savannah agent. Step 3: Include contingencies.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

Perhaps your Metro West resort-style condo isn’t bringing in the revenue you expected as a vacation rental and you don’t want to invest more money to list it on the market. Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. Need to Sell Your House Fast in Orlando?

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In recent years, the hot South Carolina real estate market and a steep rise in equity added extra incentive to maximize profits. Impulsive home purchases also weren’t unheard of during the pandemic, so maybe you haven’t owned your South Carolina home very long and are concerned about covering the cost of selling your house.

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