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For instance, along with the down payment, an agent can help you understand how much money you’ll need for closingcosts. As an example, you’ll probably pay for the appraisal as a closingcost. But even before closing, you’ll need to pay for a professional inspection out of your pocket. Review sellerdisclosures.
Disclosures. SellerDisclosure Statement. A good time to fill out Washington’s SellerDisclosure Statement (colloquially called Form 17 ) is prior to listing your home or requesting an offer so that you know it’s taken care of. Fees: Sellers do not pay closingcosts. 638,000 (March 2022).
A local agent will know how to write a competitive offer and what sellers in the market prefer. They’ll know whether offering a rent-back period could sweeten the deal, or if it’s more common to pay sellerclosingcosts. When taking care of all the paperwork, don’t forget about the down payment or closingcosts!
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