HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

If all else fails and the repairs are too significant, it’s important to have an inspection contingency in the contract that allows the buyer to cancel the deal after evaluating the inspection report without losing their earnest money deposit. Problems with the title. Home sale contingency. Short sale.

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HomeLight

APRIL 15, 2022

Offerpad and Opendoor estimate these to be between 1% and 2% of the sale price, depending on the state and municipality. Lumped into this sum are things such as escrow fees, title fees, and transfer taxes, all of which are standard for any real estate transaction. Title search. Financing contingency. Closing costs.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

However, your mortgage lender will not loan you more money than a house is worth, so if the appraisal determines that the sales price is higher than the home’s actual value, as the buyer, you’ll need to be prepared to come up with the money to make up any difference. Home sale contingencies. Title contingencies.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

When you’re buying a house, the list of what can go wrong at closing includes everything from issues with the mortgage loan and buyer’s credit, insurance snags, appraisal problems, title claims, and events beyond everyone’s control (such as natural disasters, or buyer or seller illness or death). Don’t worry: You will be refunded any extra.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

According to HomeLight’s Top Agent Insights Report for Summer 2023, a gents estimate that buyers only waived the appraisal contingency on 21% of contracts. Title contingency Before closing, a title company pulls public records and other details to guarantee that no one else can stake a claim on the property you’re trying to sell.

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MLS Backup offer Inspection contingency Purchase and sale agreement 90

HomeLight

MARCH 21, 2022

Generally trade-in companies will offer to buy your current home, freeing up your funds to buy a new home and removing the need for a home sale contingency. Example home trade-in companies: HomeLight Trade-In. Some home-buying companies focus on purchasing houses in specific regions, states, and cities.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 4, 2022

When a buyer adds contingencies to a real estate contract, the risk of a delayed or cancelled settlement increases. A cash buyer will generally not use a financing, appraisal, or home sale contingency , and many cash buyers will inspect the property for informational purposes only. You’re overwhelmed with prepwork.

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