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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down. NEXA has always been focused on purchase loans , which means some of its LOs do significant business with buyers’ agents.

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Selling your home to a family member in 5 easy steps

Housing Wire

The majority of real estate sales fall under this category and usually employ a buyer’s and seller’s agent who negotiate on behalf of their respective parties. Although you can sell your home for whatever price you like, a controlled sale may incur certain tax liabilities for both parties. Put everything in writing.

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Georgia Sellers: Here’s a Round Up of Your Closing Costs

HomeLight

Whether you’re selling a modern condo in Atlanta’s Midtown or a century-old property in Savannah’s Historic District, you need to know the closing costs sellers are responsible for in Georgia. The Georgia Association of Realtors reports that closing costs in Georgia typically range 5% to 10% of the home’s sale price.

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What Home Sellers Need to Know about Closing Costs in Kentucky

HomeLight

If you’re selling your Kentucky home, you may be wondering how much you’ll make on the sale, what required costs will eat into your profit, and where you can cut costs. This means understanding which fees you’ll be responsible for when the sale closes. What are closing costs? Closing cost.

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How Much Are Closing Costs in Massachusetts? (And 5 Ways to Reduce Them)

HomeLight

Editor’s note: This post will help answer the question: How much are closing costs in Massachusetts (MA)? The example costs provided are based on median home prices and typical fees. Your closing costs may differ depending on your circumstances and the terms of your home purchase.

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Understanding Closing Costs: Who Usually Pay

CT Homes

When buying or selling a home, the topic of who pays closing costs is bound to come up eventually. Any real estate transaction will host numerous costs and fees that will be factored into the purchasing process on top of the property’s value. What are Closing Costs? Seller Closing Costs.

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Starting from Scratch: What to Do When Your Real Estate Listing Agreement Expires

HomeLight

When you signed the listing contract to put your house on the market, you had high hopes for a quick sale. And now you’ve realized that even the listing agreement with your agent has expired. We’ll fill you in on what obligation (if any) you have to your agent and what your options are to complete the sale.