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9 expert tips to close real estate deals faster & easier

Housing Wire

Pre-qualify your leads Honing your pre-qualification process will save you time and energy by ensuring youre focusing on potential clients who are ready, willing and able to buy or sell soon. Pre-market your listings Sell your listings faster, possibly even before they hit the market, by pre-marketing them.

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Cash offer startup Accept.inc raises 90M in debt and equity

Housing Wire

” The process requires a pre-approval that once passed allow buyers to submit an all-cash offer with Accept.inc’s proof-of-funds. As of right now, Accept.inc only operates these services in Colorado, but the company is declaring itself the first “ilender.”

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Homeownership Terms to Know: Pre-Approval, Pre-Qualification & More

Windemere Buying

Before you begin your home buying journey , it’s helpful to know about pre-approval, pre-qualification, and proof of funds, and the role they play in a real estate transaction. Homeownership Terms to Know: Rent-Back Agreement, Joint Tenancy & More Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval What is pre-qualification?

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How Fast Can You Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan?

Redfin

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is one of the first steps in the homebuying journey. But if you’re ready to start shopping for a home, you might be wondering: how long does it take to get pre-approved for a mortgage? What is mortgage pre-approval? Why it matters: It helps you set a realistic budget.

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75 laugh-out-loud real estate memes to boost your marketing in 2025

Housing Wire

No pre-approval, no showing Source: BNTouch 52. Proof of funds Source: BNTouch 53. These real estate memes for financing a home are sure to land you a few new mortgage lending friends. Listen Linda 50. The broke buyer Source: BNTouch 51. You bought what? Source: BNTouch 54. Its been 84 years Source: Pinterest 55.

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9 Buyer Agent Mistakes That Are Killing Deals (and Your Reputation)

BAM Media

If the MLS says “Include pre-approval and buyer financials,” don’t just send over an agreement with nothing attached. I’ve literally received ATM receipts as proof of funds. That means knowing the ideal settlement date, required documents, response deadlines, and any exclusions or inclusions. That’s not due diligence.

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Disincentive Program

BubbleInfo

They also noted that to show the property, buyer-agents needed to submit proof of funds (bank statement) and pre-approval letter plus a 24-hour notice was required. A new $3,000,000+ listing hit the MLS this week that was offering a 1/2% commission to the buyer’s agent.