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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House?

Redfin

Your realtor uses the MLS to obtain information on three or four homes currently on the market or those that have recently sold in your neighborhood. Home Inspection. One of the first items is a home inspection. The presale inspection will alert you to any potential issues with your house that could cause buyers to walk away.

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Buyer’s Market vs Seller’s Market: What’s the Difference?

The Close

I know it’s hard to imagine, but consider putting in your buyer’s specific criteria (three bedrooms, a detached garage, and pool) and the MLS returning over a dozen listings in a neighborhood. There may be disadvantages, like limited inspection objections and cash offer competition. The first would be your local MLS.

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16 Tips to Win a Bidding War on a House

The Close

That showed the sellers that my clients were more invested and serious about purchasing the home. Don’t Ask for Seller Concessions In many transactions, asking the seller to cover some of the associated home purchasing costs is customary. But every little concession is important when you’re in a bidding war on a house.

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Selling FSBO? Tally Your Closing Costs Without a Realtor

HomeLight

Additional closing costs may include any seller concessions, attorney fees, and the buyer’s agent’s commission. Beyond these closing costs, FSBO sellers cover expenses normally included in a listing agent’s commission, such as marketing costs. Seller concessions. MLS listing fee. Pre-listing home inspection.

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A Guide On How To Sell Your House Fast

Redfin

Seller concessions. Using a local storage company, ideally temperature-controlled, is a great way to go so your stuff is completely out of the way for showings and home inspections. A listing description accompanies your house’s photos and spec sheet on the MLS which then can be seen on real estate websites. Moving costs.

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Vital Steps to Take When Purchasing Your First Home

Realty Biz

They have access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and can help you find homes that may not be readily available to the public. Navigating the Home Inspection and Negotiation Process Once you have put a house under contract, the next step will be the home inspection.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in North Carolina

HomeLight

Sellers should also consider things like whether or not their HOA will allow yard signs (many don’t!) or if they can put their house on the multiple listing service (MLS). Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. When you list in the MLS, you must include a buyer’s commission.

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