The Close

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

After all, a new listing on the MLS gets the most attention in the first week. Selling a home is the same—it’s not just a sign in the yard and a posting on the MLS. Investments & Improvements Myth #6: Major Renovations Guarantee a Return on Investment Home tastes and styles change. Then interest starts to taper off.

Pre-approval 98

Pre-approval Earnest money deposit MLS Renovation 98

HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

There are plenty of reasons to have a real estate agent in your corner — visibility in the MLS , help with stagings and showings, assistance with negotiations and contracts, to name just a few — and now you can add sourcing a cash buyer to the list. Before signing an offer, ask for proof of funds.

Purchase and sale agreement 105

Purchase and sale agreement Title search Proof of funds Title 105

HomeLight

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Agents know that buyers will pay a premium for a renovated home, versus one that hasn’t been updated in 20 years,” he explains. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites.

MLS 95

MLS Pre-approval Agents Sales 95

HomeLight

APRIL 13, 2023

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. Only licensed real estate agents and brokers who are MLS members can post to the MLS.

MLS 89

MLS Agents Sales Mortgage pre-approval letter 89

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The HUD Home Store site is updated more frequently, while you may still see HUD properties on the MLS that are no longer available. HUD homes are sometimes eligible for FHA 203(k) renovation mortgage loans. You’ll either need a mortgage or cash (with proof of funds). The closing period is 60 days for renovation loans.

Earnest money deposit 84

Earnest money deposit FHA loan Pre-approval Finance 84

Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

When buying real estate, investors are looking for properties that require some repair and/or renovation. Investors can do most of their own renovations at a lower cost than hiring contractors who can do the job. Experienced Have a track record Have proof of funds. They will make most of their own carpentry repairs.

Purchase and sale agreement 75

Purchase and sale agreement Inspection Investor Closing costs 75

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The internet has changed how people shop for houses, but it also changed how agents look up houses in the MLS. To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) — a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Market your home.

MLS 89

MLS Agents Sales Land 89