HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

Among survey participants, 23% agreed to a closing timeline preferred by the seller which would be more convenient if you’re waiting to move into your new house. Dodging the hassle and expense of making renovations is a significant advantage if you have an older home or you’ve inherited property in another state.

Pre-approval 98

Pre-approval Equity Agents Closing costs 98

HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Unless you’re buying for investment purposes and planning to completely renovate the house in order to rent or resell it, you’ll probably want to know what you’re getting into. Not only can a full-price offer give you an edge over cash if it’s a low cash offer, but you can gain additional advantage by offering to pay closing costs.

Due diligence 106

Due diligence Inspection Pre-approval Pre-qualification 106

HomeLight

APRIL 19, 2021

Closing costs can range from 2.5% Painting and refacing cabinets in your new home are doable, but if you’re eager to make bigger home improvements after your purchase, know that many buildings only allow a few units to be renovated at a time. One-bedroom apartments in co-ops can start at $700,000 in co-ops compared to $1.2

Earnest money deposit 89

Earnest money deposit Inspection Due diligence Agents 89

HomeLight

JANUARY 4, 2022

Dashner adds that cash buyers are much less likely to include requests for seller assistance with closing costs compared to offers with certain types of financing, which can also help improve the seller’s cash position. Turnkey homes are in especially high demand.

Investor 98

Investor Finance Inspection Sales 98

The Close

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For example, many agents ask sellers to cover closing costs for their buyer clients. If your buyers can pay for their closing costs, that could put them at the top of the heap. She encouraged the buyers to express fondness for the home, even the parts they intended to renovate.

Pre-approval 76

Pre-approval Earnest money deposit Inspection Inspection contingency 76

HomeLight

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Avoid mentioning plans to remodel or renovate. Avoid mentioning any plans to remodel or renovate the home in your offer letter. Your best purchase price offer is a mix of the final number, earnest money, and perhaps paying some of the seller’s closing costs. Consider the seller’s closing needs.

Inspection 105

Inspection Rent back Closing Agents 105