The Close

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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.

Marketing 91

Marketing Debt-to-income ratio MLS Pre-approval 91

The Close

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Ensure Your Client Has Loan Pre-approval Many sellers are anxious to get to the closing table quickly, which drives many to cash buyers , even for a lower price. Also, understand the difference between a prequalifying and a pre-approval letter. A seller could just end up choosing one of the offers handed in.

Pre-approval 75

Pre-approval Earnest money deposit Inspection Inspection contingency 75

Realty Biz

JANUARY 19, 2024

This documentation will be necessary when applying for a mortgage pre-approval. It's advisable to reach out to multiple lenders and obtain pre-approval. They have access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and can help you find homes that may not be readily available to the public.

Debt-to-income ratio 100

Debt-to-income ratio Pre-approval Purchase and sale agreement Inspection 100

HomeLight

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. Agents know that buyers will pay a premium for a renovated home, versus one that hasn’t been updated in 20 years,” he explains. Only licensed real estate agents and brokers who are MLS members can post to the MLS. Assist-2-Sell.

MLS 95

MLS Pre-approval Agents Sales 95

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. The internet has changed how people shop for houses, but it also changed how agents look up houses in the MLS. Only licensed real estate agents and brokers who are MLS members can post to the MLS. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

MLS 89

MLS Agents Sales Land 89

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. Homes were selling with little or no renovation or prep work. In light of the slowing market and high interest rates, however, Lajara says sellers will need to do more work to get homes ready now. Use a FSBO platform with an MLS option.

Purchase and sale agreement 82

Purchase and sale agreement MLS Agents Pre-approval 82

HomeLight

APRIL 13, 2023

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. Chandler notes that a seller will get the highest return by renovating kitchens and bathrooms, but something as simple as a paint job can also make a huge difference. When you list in the MLS, you must include a buyer’s commission.

MLS 89

MLS Agents Sales Mortgage pre-approval letter 89