HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

Closing costs in California average about 1% of the home’s sale price , and there are other pre-paid costs you might have as well. Do they need to do a rent-back on the house, or do they want a quick close? Whether or not you get your earnest deposit money back if you decide to back out of the sale depends on the contract.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

They’ll know whether offering a rent-back period could sweeten the deal, or if it’s more common to pay seller closing costs. Many automated valuation models lag actual sales data and could be outdated. You’re getting a feel for the market, and that quick sale just told you it’s probably a good area. When it’s a bad idea.

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If something is wrong, you can request that it be fixed—or you can back out of the sale. You have a specified time period, as stated in the sales contract, during which you have to obtain a loan that will cover the mortgage. Clear the title. It’s rarely advisable to waive an inspection contingency.

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