Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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. Explain how each of these elements can strengthen or weaken their offer through the eyes of a seller.

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Closing Earnest money deposit Due diligence Pre-approval 346

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Different agents specialize in different types of properties, so Barnes says, a piece of due diligence for a buyer or seller would be to “ensure that the agent you’re looking to work with has performed transactions similar to the type of property that you’re looking to buy or sell.”. No special treatment! Gauge connections.

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Agents Purchase and sale agreement Technology Seller concession 111

Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

To avoid a delayed closing, you can ask the seller to complete the repairs before purchasing the home (if they can be done quickly) or request some form of seller concession to offset the cost of repairs. Municipal lien letters matter,” says Sara Cleary of Tri-County Land Title & Escrow Company. Clouds on the title.

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Closing Title search Purchase and sale agreement Title 63

HomeLight

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. Yours better be the biggest and brightest [home] and have the most land” to be competitive. Usable land is key.”. There’s a quick way for a seller to know if a buyer’s qualified with one question: How much do you earn annually?”

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MLS Agents Sales Inspection 105

HomeLight

APRIL 26, 2023

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. The first due diligence you want to do is make sure they have proof of funds ,” Graham recommends. You’ll still have selling costs, which may include transfer taxes and settlement fees. Overpricing or underpricing.

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MLS Agents Sales Closing 97

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. Before signing anything, you’ll need to do your due diligence to evaluate the terms of the offer and assess whether the buyer’s financing looks satisfactory. Marketing your home is time-consuming. Roof condition, type, and age.

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MLS Agents Sales Closing 104

HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Not having agent representation could also lead to paying more in seller concessions. So your due diligence should include contacting the lender to ask about the type of financing and whether the buyer has the qualifications to be approved for a loan. Marketing your home is time-consuming.

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Purchase and sale agreement MLS Pre-approval Agents 103