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What to Do Before Offering on a Home

RIS Media

Getting rid of the mortgage financing clause in their offer. Allowing the seller to rent back for a specified amount of time. You may see some of these things or all of them before making an offer. It will help tailor your offer when the time comes. Speak to your real estate agent about what to expect.

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What Is a Home Sale Contingency?

HomeLight

A kick-out clause acts as a sort of compromise in light of an offer with a home sale contingency. They may be able to accept backup offers as well, depending on how the clause is written. Offer to accept a rent-back agreement. Closing costs for a seller represent a significant expense.

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Win More Bidding Wars: The 3 Cs of Writing Better Offers

HomeLight

I basically explain, like the five parts on offer are price, earnest money, down payment, close date, and then there’s this miscellaneous bucket which includes a bunch of other things, you know, inspection period, appraisal contingency, repairs, personal property, rent back, etc. There’s nothing wrong with the house.”

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How to Win a Bidding War: The 3 Cs of Writing Better Offers

HomeLight

I basically explain, like the five parts on offer are price, earnest money, down payment, close date, and then there’s this miscellaneous bucket which includes a bunch of other things, you know, inspection period, appraisal contingency, repairs, personal property, rent back, etc. There’s nothing wrong with the house.”

Agents 81