Redfin

MARCH 4, 2025

There are several types of foreclosure sales – auctions, bank-owned properties, government-owned properties, preforeclosures, and short sales. Investors may see foreclosure purchases as an opportunity to renovate and resell for a profit, while homebuyers may find a house they wouldnt otherwise be able to afford.

Pre-approval

The Close

AUGUST 6, 2024

The buyer is expected to shoulder additional renovations and improvement expenses once they become the official homeowners. A seller also may sell a home as-is at full market value, even if the repairs are minor, if they’re underwater on their mortgage, or if it is a short sale.

As-is

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? Here are 5 common contingencies in real estate contracts: Inspection contingency A buyer and their lender understandably want a home inspection to make sure they’re not investing in a lemon.

MLS

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

According to the 2020 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 44% of buyers who purchased new homes did so to avoid renovations and problems with plumbing or electricity. Buyers fear inheriting a house with a host of hidden problems. Enter real estate disclosures.

As-is

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

They can purchase a property at a discount, providing value through a quick sale to the owner, and leverage their funds and expertise toward a profitable renovation. This gives us a good idea of the condition of the property, so we know where we can provide value in the sale. In need of renovations or updates. Good bones.

Earnest money deposit

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. Make sure the offer includes any important contingencies, such as an inspection contingency.

Banks