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Tips for Negotiating After the House Inspection

Realty Biz

The fact is that another round of negotiations is frequently needed after the house is professionally inspected. Nor should the inspector be involved in a second round of negotiations after the inspection. Risks of Waiving a Home Inspection. Even a strong sellers’ market is not a good reason to waive a home inspection.

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What Buyers Need to Know About Making an Offer on Active Contingent Listings

HomeLight

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? Appraisal contingencies.

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How to Sell a House ‘As Is’ in Ohio

HomeLight

Ohio law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Residential Property Disclosure Form. A good time to fill out the Residential Property Disclosure Form is prior to listing your home or requesting an offer so that you know it’s taken care of. Consider a pre-listing inspection. Disclosures.

As-is 101