Realtor.com

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In a competitive market, buyers might be tempted to forgo a home inspection to speed up the process and appeal to sellers. Better to move forward with the home inspection, and then use the findings as a potential bargaining chip. Just remember: It’s not a given that the sellers will be willing to budge. Closing costs.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They only had to finance a small part of the home loan (less than $100,000) after they offered to pay 80% of the list price in cash. 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.

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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. They also estimate 1% in seller concessions if you list with them, but there’s no cancellation fee. But beyond this similarity, how do they stack up?

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