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How to navigate the real estate market through seller concessions

Real Trends

To think outside the box, some Realtors began using seller concessions. Whereas seller concessions make the home-buying process more affordable and exciting for potential buyers, while also maintaining the home and the community’s value. In some areas of the U.S., So, what do you do?

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What Are Common Terms and Conditions in a House Offer

Realty Biz

Let’s look at the most common contingencies in an offer and what they mean to buyers and sellers. Common Contingencies Found in an Offer to Purchase. Home Inspection Contingency. One of the most common terms in an offer is the home inspection contingency clause. Mortgage Financing Clause.

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What are Closing Costs?

Windemere Selling

Closing Costs for Buyers Typical mortgage-related closing costs for buyers include an application fee, an underwriting fee, and prepaid interest (the accrued interest cost between your settlement date and first monthly payment). Two main property-related closing costs for buyers are the appraisal and the home inspection.

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Killer Tips For Negotiating a Home Inspection

Realty Biz

Let's look at what you need to know about home inspection negotiations. How to Negotiate Problems Found at a House Inspection. What Will Happen After a Home Inspection? The home inspection contingency in a real estate contract allows the buyer to back out of the sale when there are issues.

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Selling a House in Delaware? You’re on the Hook for These 9 Closing Costs and More

HomeLight

You must pay off your mortgage before you can transfer the title to a new owner. Once you’ve paid the mortgage in full, the lender sends you a reconveyance deed as proof. The seller is responsible for paying the reconveyance fee to obtain this official document. Seller concessions. Loan payoff amount.

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What Happens After Making an Offer on a House?

Windemere Buying

Getting the home inspected allows you to ask the seller that certain repairs be made, request seller concessions, and renegotiate your offer. If you included an inspection contingency in your contract, you could walk away from the deal with your earnest money if you decide the property’s issues are too much to handle.

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16 Tips to Win a Bidding War on a House

The Close

That may sound like a lot to add, but when your buyers roll it into their mortgage, it should not change their monthly payment so much that it prevents them from qualifying for their loan. That showed the sellers that my clients were more invested and serious about purchasing the home. In fact, I suggest quite the opposite.