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How does the “buy before you sell” model differ from iBuyers and Power buyers?

Housing Wire

a binding backup offer on their existing home) which allows consumers to replace Calque with another buyer that either offers more or will close more quickly. HW: What strategic and regulatory concerns should lenders who want to offer ‘buy before you sell’ be considering?

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A Seller’s Home Appraisal Checklist: A Cheat Sheet for Your Home’s Final Exam

HomeLight

The appraiser is simply a third-party professional who comes to the property to make sure the bank is lending on a property that is actually there, has the size and features (bedrooms, baths, etc.) This protects the lender in case the buyer later defaults on their mortgage and the lender has to foreclose on the property.

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