HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

A cash offer simply means that a buyer already has the funds available to buy the house and can pay for it without securing a mortgage loan. From the seller’s point of view, it doesn’t make much difference whether the cash comes from the buyer’s personal bank account or from a mortgage loan. Though you can (and should!)

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RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2022

Buyers are waiving a home inspection. Allowing the seller to rent back for a specified amount of time. Over the life of the loan, it could translate into thousands of dollars. The terms of the loan. Buyers are waiving their home appraisal or offering an appraisal gap guarantee. Talk to neighbors. Final thoughts.

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The Close

APRIL 28, 2022

Once the property is purchased, the buyer rents the property from Homeward until their loan is finalized. The fee is about 2%, but it is reduced if the buyer uses Homeward Mortgage for their final loan. No-cost Rent-back. The challenge with this strategy arises when your buyer needs a mortgage loan.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

Your buyer’s loan approval is often the closing step that takes the longest. Ellie Mae estimates that it takes 46 days on average to close a loan. Issues like loan delays, survey issues, and title issues can stretch your closing weeks or longer. Do you need interim housing, a specific closing date, or a seller rent back ?

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

Financing contingency: Even if you are preapproved for a mortgage loan, you may run into a problem getting a loan approved for a specific property. Or you could run into issues because something major changes with your finances during the loan approval process, such as losing your job or needing to take on a car loan.

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Real Trends

MARCH 3, 2022

If you have clients that are thinking about offering, keep in mind that the offers we have already received are well above list price, have waived inspection and appraisal, and are willing to honor the Seller’s request of a free 60-day rent-back.”

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Redfin

MAY 7, 2021

Another option to consider is gap financing such as a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or a Bridge Loan. For those unfamiliar with HELOC or Bridge Loans, they use your home’s equity, the difference between your home’s value and the amount owed on your mortgage, to secure the loan. 2) Buy first and sell your home to an iBuyer.

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Real Trends

JULY 15, 2022

Also, lending guidelines are much tighter today than in previous years so banks aren’t approving risky loans to potential buyers. This could involve a quick settlement, a rent-back offer, a home inspection without repairs, or doing away with other contingencies. What you need in today’s market.

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HomeLight

APRIL 19, 2021

Inspections & attorneys. Jean Chou , the principal attorney at JLC & Associates , advises her clients who buy in smaller buildings to schedule their own inspections as part of the homebuying process. Sellers appreciate cash offers because of their faster timelines, as there’s no need to wait for a mortgage loan.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

1) Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan. Earnest money protects the home seller in case a buyer backs out of a home sale after the offer was accepted. Unless a homebuyer backs out due to something coming up in a home inspection or appraisal, the seller will get to keep the earnest money.

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HomeLight

APRIL 17, 2024

Others perform a home inspection while their competitor skips one. Like Opendoor, they typically perform a home inspection before finalizing their offer. In normal home sales, many real estate agents are negotiating rent-back periods for home sellers. But beyond this similarity, how do they stack up?

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

There are lots of other kinds of contingencies — inspection contingencies, appraisal contingencies — but the sales contingency can be especially tricky. In a seller’s market, homebuyers are waiving inspection contingencies , financing contingencies, and sales contingencies. Ask for a rent-back clause.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

For example, in 2017, a competitive housing market in Western Washington prompted “serious buyers” to waive home inspections and financing contingencies. Buyers may also throw in deal sweeteners such as a seller rent back , which allows you to stay in the home (renting from the buyer for a period of time) after closing.

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HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

With tips on everything from how to save for your down payment, specific loan programs for buyers, and what you should look for in an agent, we’ve got you covered. Typically, the higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate will be, which saves you money over the life of the loan. Loans are between 3%-3.5%

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HomeLight

JANUARY 7, 2022

They’ll also introduce you to options, such as a bridge loan or home equity line of credit, to assist in your sale if needed. As you finalize the sale on your property with a home inspection, appraisal, and all other necessary steps, you will most likely be doing the same for your new home. Option 3: Buy with a bridge loan.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Or that FHA loan limits vary widely, too? Buyers who are moving from one area of the country to another could be shocked at the difference in prices and loan limits. The conventional loan limit is much higher in Massachusetts, she explains, “so I qualified for a higher mortgage with only 5% down.” Step 9: Order an inspection.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Some sellers will even order their own inspection prior to putting their house on the market, especially if they know the house needs significant work. You could try to find a buyer who will allow you to do a rent-back on the property, but if that isn’t available, you may need to move into a temporary rental property.

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 29, 2020

These are the most common contingencies that are part of your new home closing process: Home inspection contingency: This gives buyers the right to have the home professionally inspected. If something is wrong, you can request that it be fixed—or you can back out of the sale. Clear the title. Review your closing disclosure.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Guide you through the steps of due diligence and inspections. While it’s true that a home purchased with a mortgage loan will be evaluated by an appraiser before all is said and done, there’s more to a fair price than a bank’s willingness to loan money. Provide advice on first-time buyer programs and recommend mortgage lenders.

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HomeLight

MARCH 20, 2023

Other common contingency clauses include: Inspection Contingency: If the buyer finds fault with the home inspection report, they can ask for the seller to make repairs, or they can cancel the contract within the contingency period. Offer to accept a rent-back agreement. Allow the sellers to select the closing date.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 1, 2020

After a low appraisal on your dream home , you may assume that this is the end of the road because it may mean the termination of your mortgage loan if you can’t work out a deal. Are you able to offer the seller more time to stay in the home, or suggest a rent-back agreement? Can you offer a rent-back agreement to the seller?

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2021

In a hot market, a seller is unlikely to really consider your offer if you aren’t already preapproved for a loan. If you’re looking for a lender that does pre-underwriting as part of the approval process, then we should inform you: HomeLight Home Loans is one of them!). Your loan-to-value ratio has increased, from 80% to 86.3%.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 4, 2022

Fifty-seven percent of agents have seen buyers leverage their own retirement or securities funds, 49% have seen buyers take out a home equity loan or home equity line of credit, and 38% have seen buyers receive short-term loans from family members in order to buy a house with cash. You’re overwhelmed with prepwork.

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HomeLight

MARCH 22, 2021

That last one, miscellaneous bucket, that includes things like contingencies and rent backs and so forth. I’ve gonna give them free rent back. High price, short inspection period, quick close. I can’t do the three-week close unless I can order the appraisal tomorrow and inspect on Monday.

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HomeLight

MARCH 28, 2022

Home equity is a homeowner’s financial stake in their property that they own free of their mortgage loan obligation.). Also known as a seller rent-back agreement or a holdover , this allows you to stay in your home for a designated period ?of You might consider a sale-leaseback agreement for a few weeks, she suggests.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 12, 2020

That last one, miscellaneous bucket, that includes things like contingencies and rent backs and so forth. I’ve gonna give them free rent back. High price, short inspection period, quick close. I can’t do the three-week close unless I can order the appraisal tomorrow and inspect on Monday.

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HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2022

Cash vs. financing : Cash offers usually result in a faster sale than mortgage-backed offers; if speed is an important aspect of the sale, this could make a significant difference. Common contingencies include an inspection contingency and an appraisal contingency. Does the offer meet your primary selling objective?

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

Although Quinn says buyers are more likely to forgo home inspections , they are reluctant to purchase houses that need work — especially with the current challenges of finding contractors or building supplies. Ask buyers to rent back if you need more time to find the right property or rent another home until you do.

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HomeLight

MARCH 15, 2021

I basically explain, like the five parts on offer are price, earnest money, down payment, close date, and then there’s this miscellaneous bucket which includes a bunch of other things, you know, inspection period, appraisal contingency, repairs, personal property, rent back, etc. Like, it’s about risk too, right?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 5, 2020

I basically explain, like the five parts on offer are price, earnest money, down payment, close date, and then there’s this miscellaneous bucket which includes a bunch of other things, you know, inspection period, appraisal contingency, repairs, personal property, rent back, etc. Like, it’s about risk too, right?

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If the appraisal comes in low , or the home inspection reveals major issues, you might want some wiggle room for negotiations. For many of them, they want a short inspection period, such as three to five days, a quick close, i.e. 30 days, possibly a rent-back option , or for the buyer to waive the inspection or appraisal contingencies.

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