Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. In writing both offers, Angela and I made sure to fully disclose how I was expecting her to get paid , as well as all of my requests, including a home inspection contingency clause. Funny you should ask.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Like with the amount of earnest money deposit or including an inspection contingency, the amount the buyer is asking the seller to pay her agent is a term that impacts the strength of the offer,” Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather said in a statement. But different brokerages are experiencing different things.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Or, even from a brokerage trading house, that it takes 10 or 14 days once the wire’s initiated for the money to get to the escrow company.” With cash, buyers are able to waive common contingencies, making the deal smoother and faster (not to mention sweeter for the seller).

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Redfin

MARCH 18, 2025

The earnest money is typically held in an escrow account – a neutral third party, such as a title company or real estate brokerage, holds onto the funds until the sale is finalized. Financing contingency: If your loan falls through despite your best efforts, you can typically back out and recover your earnest money.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Here’s a closer look at their specific responsibilities, although these may vary based on the brokerage or team they work with. Deadline tracking: Monitor and communicate critical inspections, contingencies, and closing deadlines. In contrast, others hire personal transaction coordinators to handle paperwork and deal flow.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

When the exam is passed, the real estate agent can find a sponsoring broker or a brokerage firm where they can begin working. Inspection contingency. A professional home inspection gives the buyer the opportunity to uncover any potential problems with the house before purchasing.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 30, 2021

You also might consider going with an agent or brokerage with a dedicated rent-to-own program. To protect yourself, consider adding contingencies (such as an inspection contingency ) that allows you to get an inspection before you occupy the house so you’re fully aware of any existing conditions.

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