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Art Carter, CRMLS ‘stand firmly’ in support of Clear Cooperation

Housing Wire

The CCP acts as a safeguard against select brokerages keeping information exclusive and hidden. If a listing circulates only within one brokerage, the days on market (DOM) could be misleading, and other buyers are denied the chance to compete for the property, Carter wrote. Carter wrote.

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Meet the Software Engineer Who Used Crypto to Buy His $650,000 Dream Home

Realtor.com

To afford the $650,000 home, Leonard opted to use his cryptocurrency investments to cover a down payment and as proof of funds for the mortgage he took out to buy the home — he opted for a mortgage, rather than buying the home outright, because of the low interest-rate environment. And I’m ready to pull the trigger right now.”.

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Real estate agents find ways to overcome pain at the pump

Real Trends

Pulliam also said that she only works with buyers that provide a pre-approval letter or proof of funds, and she insists that they have a “proper interview to ensure [they] are a great fit for one another.”. At the end of the day, however, real estate is an in-person business and buyers want to see a home in person. “I

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11 Homeselling Myths, Debunked

The Close

If it’s a cash buyer, ask to see the pre-approval letter or proof of funds—and even if they have the contact information for their lender or banker. With the advent of internet syndication, your MLS exposure is pushed out to dozens of other sites without being part of a large brokerage.

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How Long Does It Take to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage? Here’s Your Ballpark Guide!

HomeLight

Two months of bank statements as proof of funds to show you have the down payment that you say you do. Proof of other forms of income like child support or rental income if you own other investment properties. Retirement or brokerage account statements. You’ll need to submit: Two years of W-2s. Two recent pay stubs.

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How to Manage the Stress of Selling a House: 11 Helpful Tips

HomeLight

Real Estate Agent at REAL Brokerage Technologies Inc. It’s also good practice to screen buyers for pre-approval or proof of funds before they view the home to cut back on useless showings. For many, one of the greatest anxieties is what to do about all the stuff in the house. Andrew Robinson. Real Estate Agent. Andrew Robinson.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in New York: Your NY FSBO Guide

HomeLight

To help, his brokerage has an in-house lender that offers local FSBO sellers the free service of screening buyers. Here are other key considerations when considering an offer on your New York home: Vet potential buyers by asking for proof of funds. Lajara cautions, “A preapproval letter only tells you so much.”