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Listing agents: Don’t ghost your sellers

Real Trends

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.” So not cool.

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6 Strategies for Representing Buyers in Today’s Market

RIS Media

Agents can help buyers write the very best initial offer by contacting the listing agent to find out their preferred terms for closing dates and occupancy, rent backs if necessary, financing or cash options, so that they can put the best terms in their initial offer. Be relentless and resourceful.

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16 Tips to Win a Bidding War on a House

The Close

When you remove the possibility of your buyers backing out, you’re giving that seller peace of mind that your clients are in it to win it. Waive the Inspection Contingency Let me be clear—I am in no way suggesting that your buyers should not do a whole home inspection. In fact, I suggest quite the opposite.

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Buying a House Online? How to Get it Done in 15 Steps

HomeLight

They’ll know whether offering a rent-back period could sweeten the deal, or if it’s more common to pay seller closing costs. When it’s time for the inspection, they’ll reassure you that a damp basement is normal for the town, or tell you to get it checked out by a professional. Step 9: Order an inspection.

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What Is a Home Sale Contingency?

HomeLight

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. The house stays on the market and it’s marked in the MLS as an active first right.

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Why Hire a Real Estate Agent? 11 Reasons Why Buyers Should Work With A Pro

HomeLight

Guide you through the steps of due diligence and inspections. Particularly in a seller’s market where homes are moving faster than MLS syndication to third-party websites can keep up with, you’ll want to be among the first to know when a new property is about to become available. Work with you to write a compelling purchase offer.

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Tempted by Those ‘We Buy Houses’ Ads? Weigh the Pros and Cons

HomeLight

Unlike a normal buyer, they won’t negotiate closing dates, offer a rent back period, or make other concessions. They’re not scouring the multiple listing service (MLS) and buying on the traditional market because they wouldn’t make money when they turned around and sold those homes. Cash buyers may have hidden fees.