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Opinion: Sitzer/Burnett decision presents an uncertain future for buyer agents

Housing Wire

Enter the savvy seller. Savvy sellers are consumers who will choose to have a seller agent complete a basic MLS listing, then take the process into their own hands by fielding orders directly from buyers rather than give 3% to have offers brought to them. But loan officers now have a new value add for listing agents.

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Vital Steps to Take When Purchasing Your First Home

Realty Biz

This documentation will be necessary when applying for a mortgage pre-approval. Research different types of mortgages available, such as conventional, FHA, or VA loans. It's advisable to reach out to multiple lenders and obtain pre-approval. Next, examine your credit score and history.

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16 Tips to Win a Bidding War on a House

The Close

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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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. This means you’ve got a pre-approval in hand and that you understand the importance of being flexible. That’s the price of a new car!

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Your Dream Home Appraised Lower than Your Offer: Now What?

HomeLight

If you’re financing your purchase with a mortgage loan, your new property most likely needs to undergo an appraisal to complete the transaction process. Lenders will almost always require an appraisal to be done by an independent third party if you’re getting a mortgage loan. Option 5: Pay more for the house. What is an appraisal?

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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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How to Sell a House By Owner in Alabama

HomeLight

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 agent commission. If you choose not to list in the MLS so you can forgo the buyer’s agent commission, you’ll seriously limit the exposure your home will get.

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