Realty Biz

JANUARY 7, 2021

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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HomeLight

JANUARY 31, 2024

You can then make a strong offer on your next home with no home sale contingency. Learn More What does contingent mean? In real estate, when a house is listed as “ contingent ,” it means the sale of the property is conditional upon certain criteria being met.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

These conditions are known as contingencies, which is where the term “active contingent” comes from. Many offers contain contingencies. In May 2020, 76% of closed sales contained purchase contingencies, a survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) found. Common types of contingencies.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Ever since the 2008-2009 recession, cash offers have become more prevalent, accounting for 33% of sales as of 2021 — that’s up from 20% in 2019. Cash buyers have the option of taking these same steps for appraisals and inspections, but they aren’t required to so to appease a lender. There’s no financing contingency.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) 2020 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 8% of homeowners opted to sell for sale by owner , or FSBO. It takes more than a for sale sign staked to your front lawn to sell a home without an experienced agent. Prepare your home for sale. Source: (Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash).

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HomeLight

AUGUST 23, 2022

Clients using HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform don’t have to worry about additional repairs, prepping their home for listing or showings. Clients maximize the value of their quick home sale with a competitive top market offer and no additional fees, commission or upfront costs. Average sales price in Ohio. Request Offer.

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HomeLight

MARCH 23, 2022

If you must include contingencies, such as a loan contingency or appraisal contingency to secure a mortgage, try to include as few as possible. Peterson recalled a sale where a seller accepted an offer that was $30,000 lower than the higher bidder because of the letter that the prospective buyers wrote.

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