Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2021

Interestingly, Redfin data showed waiving the inspection contingency and conducting a pre-inspection – meaning the buyer conducted an inspection before making an offer – had no significant impact on whether a prospective buyer wins a bidding war. That’s likely because those strategies are so common in a competitive market.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

MARCH 18, 2025

On the surface, that sounds greatno haggling over repairs, no headaches, just a clean sale. As-Is After the Inspection When multiple buyers are competing for a home, many of them will do whatever it takes to get their offer accepted, which sometimes includes offering to buy the home ‘as-is’ to beat out the competition.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more. Broker-in-charge or Principal broker : These roles most closely align with designated brokers.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2024

In 2023, Yu closed 29 sides, representing $63 million in sales volume. 526 slot nationwide in the 2024 RealTrends Verified rankings for sales volume. ”As 526 slot nationwide in the 2024 RealTrends Verified rankings for sales volume. ”As That was good for the No. 173 slot in California and the No. That was good for the No.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

She transitioned to real estate sales in May 2022 after a three-year career in property management. My attention to detail with inspections, paperwork and closings are essential when it comes to helping clients buy and sell their homes,” Hu said in a statement. “I

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is standing in the way of closing, right? A licensed appraiser conducts the evaluation and considers the condition of the property, the location and sales of comparable properties (comps) in the area. The negotiations were successful, and a deal has been reached.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2021

According to Redfin, the average real estate commission is 5%–6% of the home’s sale price. A concession is when the seller agrees to pay part of a buyer’s closing costs. A seller concession could include putting money towards the inspection costs, appraisal fees, taxes or another expense. Sellers also have to pay closing costs.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Across the country, the topic is causing quite a stir as real estate professionals are sorting out how to incorporate buyer requests and seller offers of buyer agent compensation into a purchase and sales agreement. In Florida, Tom Baker — the district sales manager of The Keyes Co.’

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Regulators are paying close attention to valuations for many valid reasons. Valuation Selector helps lenders and investors identify the most suitable valuation method (AVM, AVM with inspection, desktop exterior, desktop interior or full appraisal) for a property, depending on its complexity.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2024

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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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Curbio , a provider of pre-sale home improvement services that requires payment at closing, will provide its “Build Your Own Estimate” mobile app to NAR members, which offers free repair estimates for home inspections upon the upload of a PDF document. Founded in 2017, Curbio is based in Potomac, Md.

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2024

” Waltz aims to support international buyers with a “comprehensive” solution that covers the compliance, legal, banking and regulatory processes to close the purchase process within 30 days. Closing tasks such as appraisal , inspection, title insurance and homeowners insurance are done remotely.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2023

Are you closing as quickly as you’d like? The title and settlement processes should never hold you back from meeting your home equity application-to-close goals. Their title and closing products should help you simplify your processes and reduce your application-to-close time frames.

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RIS Media

JUNE 27, 2024

A thorough home inspection can ensure a smooth transaction. Knowing what inspectors look for helps you address issues beforehand.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2024

Steinway, who closed more than $1.5 billion of loan volume in his nearly 30-year career, started at NAF on April 1 as its vice president producing area sales manager tasked with expanding the lender’s footprint in the Chicagoland area. Chicago, I think, is suffering more than most markets in the United States.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Residential real estate marketplace Sundae has announced it closed $36 million in Series B funding on Tuesday, led by QED Investors and with additional participation from Founders Fund , Susa Ventures , Navitas Capital , Prudence Holdings and General Global Capital. million in Series A funding this June. “Our

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The survey data supported the notion that today’s consumers are willing to take the reins and self-serve during certain aspects of the home-buying process, from application to close. For many homebuyers, their confidence diminishes the closer they get to the closing table. if the option was available to them.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. However, they have several more pressing priorities when it comes to what they’re investing in.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2023

Buyers, sellers and lenders all have a stake in the sale, and title and escrow ensure that everyone’s interests are protected. They also help to prevent fraud and ensure that the sale is conducted legally and ethically. They ensure that all conditions of the sale have been met and manage the disbursement of funds at closing.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The firm announced Wednesday that it has acquired Denver-based digital mortgage automation and point-of-sales software company Floify. million in cash and $10 million of Porch’s common stock at closing, according to a press release. The acquisition cost Porch about $76.5

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

High inflation has reduced consumers’ purchasing power, which has led to weakened sales and construction across all 12 Federal Reserve districts. Housing markets continued to weaken, with sales and construction declining across [all 12 Federal Reserve] districts,” according to the Federal Reserve Beige Book released on Wednesday.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

Friction slows down sales While sellers have maintained the status quo, realtors have had to adapt quickly. For many Realtors, the biggest challenge so far has been convincing strangers to meet in a strange place to discuss strange topics—buying a home, getting a mortgage , negotiating inspections, etc.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Today, borrowers expect to close fast. A small issue within the title process can have an impact on the length of the closing process, impacting mortgage lenders and borrowers. The tools enabling work-from-home and remote closings were not only readily available, but efficient and accessible.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Closing costs arent just a buyers responsibility – sellers have their own expenses to consider as well. On average, sellers can expect to pay between 6% to 10% of the sale price in closing costs , including agent commissions, transfer taxes, and title fees. What are closing costs for sellers?

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

But Fleischmann noted that he still sees the occasional escalation clause, as well as waived inspections and appraisal gap clauses. “I But most of the bids in a multiple offer are just flat offers with a 30-day possession window after closing.” Most people writing offers with us are on their third, fourth or even fifth offer.”

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Whether you’re relocating, dealing with financial hardship, or managing a property that’s tough to maintain, getting a quick sale can make all of the difference. This guide covers essential strategies for a fast sale in Worcester, including cash offer options, expert real estate agents, and helpful tips from the pros.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 21, 2021

According to the Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average home is on the market for just 17 days – that means from start to finish, a house for sale in today’s climate is active for roughly 2.5 A skilled agent will do everything they can to help you stay on top of every possible opportunity.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

If they get a higher offer that has financing, then when appraisal comes back, the buyer is going to renegotiate the sales price to be closer to appraised value.”. At this point, looking at what closed in January feels like ancient times compared to just earlier this month.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Whether a sudden job relocation, a pressing financial concern, or simply the desire for a change of pace is prompting the need for a rapid sale, navigating Wisconsin’s real estate market can often feel overwhelming without the right guidance. Receive your offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

. “We’re elated to partner with Reggora’s modern appraisal management platform, which has a well-documented open API that makes integrations easy to maintain,” said Brent Emler , director of sales at Lender Toolkit. “We are excited about the integration of our platform with Lender Toolkit’s AI Underwriter.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Sell Your House Fast in Albuquerque With a Cash Offer Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. Receive your offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days. With Simple Sale, the timing is in your hands. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Gary Keller In a recent coaching session with one of my agent clients, they expressed their frustration that after a recent closing, the buyer called them and told them that the sewer line had backed up. I considered the bigger picture, saying, “Yes, it was the buyer’s responsibility to inspect the line.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A Top Agent Can Help You Find A House You Can Afford We analyze millions of home sales to find buyer’s agents who will show you the right home at the right price. Finding cheap houses: Homes currently for sale When looking for a bargain in the current market, it’s important to know what kinds of properties are typically priced lower.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

Monika DeRoussel was in a meeting, away from her phone and email, when a client messaged her that a property in their price range and desired neighborhood had a for-sale sign in the yard. And it was a solid cash offer, no contingency and was going to close within a week. It is so hard to compete with that.”

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This guide covers practical tips and solutions for securing a fast and efficient sale in Stamford, from considering a cash offer to finding a top Stamford agent and enhancing your homes buyer appeal. Receive your offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days. With Simple Sale, the timing works in your favor.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Additionally, we’ll share exclusive tips from top-rated agent Nikki Fanizzi that are tailored to Akron’s market to help you achieve a fast and successful home sale. Receive your offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days. With Simple Sale, you’re in control. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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