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What Are Common Terms and Conditions in a House Offer

Realty Biz

Closing costs are fees that need to be paid on top of the home’s purchase price, and they can be between 3% and 6% of that price. Sometimes a seller will be willing to pay some or all of these costs to sell their home. Home Sale Contingency.

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How to Avoid a Delayed Closing: 7 Common Roadblocks to Be Aware of

Redfin

To avoid a delayed closing, you can ask the seller to complete the repairs before purchasing the home (if they can be done quickly) or request some form of seller concession to offset the cost of repairs. If a buyer currently owns a home, they’ll oftentimes need to sell their old house before closing on a new one.

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17 Tips to Sell Your House in a Down Market

HomeLight

Offering different seller concessions to potential buyers can help make your house stand out and give that extra nudge for a faster sale. Some incentives include offering a home warranty , making repairs, leaving desirable fixtures behind, paying closing costs, or offering to buy down the interest rate. Sweeten the deal.

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8 Things Homebuyers Do to Get a Better Deal That Can Cause a Seller to Reject Their Offer

Lighter Side of Real Estate

They’re often willing to pay more for the house, and expect to raise their offer, but when they come in too low it can get a seller so angry that they won’t budge as much as they would have, or even respond at all sometimes.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Alabama

HomeLight

Without the marketing expertise of an agent, you won’t attract as many potential buyers to compete for your home and potentially increase the price. Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. You’ll still have selling costs, which may include transfer taxes and settlement fees.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in South Carolina: A FSBO Guide

HomeLight

Marketing your home is time-consuming. Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. Without the help of an agent to guide you through the disclosure process, you may put yourself at legal risk to be held liable for potential future problems with your home. See the next step!).

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10 of the Top Online Real Estate Companies to Sell Your Home

HomeLight

HomeLight Trade-In : Removes the stress of buying and selling a home at the same time. HomeLight works with your agent to make an offer on your current home, so you can make an offer on a new home with no lending or home sale contingency. Trade-In allows you to close and move on your timeline.

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