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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

Housing Wire

Offers: Outline how making a competitive offer will work, including how price, contingencies, due diligence funds, and earnest money will impact how the seller views an offer. Final touches: Prep for a smooth closing Now that youre outside the due diligence period, its time to prepare your buyers for closing day.

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3 Big Reasons Your Home Offer Was Rejected—and How To Play It Right Next Time

Realtor.com

Your earnest money deposit was too ‘cheap’ If there’s one part of the offer you shouldn’t cheap out on, it’s the earnest money deposit. “But that’s not to say that a buyer should waive the due diligence period,” she adds. Make it shorter, but don’t waive it.

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A Seller’s Guide To When A Buyer Does and Doesn’t Get Their Earnest Money Back

HomeLight

Here are eight common situations where buyers often get their earnest money back: 1. Issues that arise during due diligence. Most contracts include a due diligence deadline anywhere from seven days to two weeks after the agreement date. Problems with the seller’s disclosure document.

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What Happens if the Inspection Contingency Expires on a Home Offer?

HomeLight

This period, typically lasting 7-10 days from the acceptance of the purchase offer, is known as the due diligence period. Once the seller accepts your offer, the clock starts ticking on this due diligence period. Risk of forfeiting earnest money A major chip on the due diligence poker table is your earnest money deposit.

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What to Look Out for when Working with Cash Buyers

CT Homes

When a buyer submits a “Non-Contingent” offer, they are essentially forfeiting any and all of their privileges to perform due diligence on a property they’re interested in. The more complex a project, the more time a buyer may need to perform due diligence. Low Earnest Money Deposit.

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What Is a Mortgage Contingency? Purchase Offer Protection

HomeLight

If your loan application is denied, or you can’t secure financing under the terms outlined in the contingency, you can withdraw from the deal and typically recover any earnest money deposit you’ve made. This is all part of the due diligence period.

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What Is an Option Period When Buying a Home?

HomeLight

For example, states such as North Carolina and Georgia have a due diligence period that works in a similar way. The earnest money and the option fee are credited to you at closing,” explains Bacak for buyers who move forward. Type of inspections needed for the buyer to do their due diligence.