HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

If this problem can’t be resolved, an appraisal contingency in the contract allows the buyer to cancel the agreement and retain their earnest money deposit. Repairs identified in the inspection. Short sale. It can take weeks to months for the lender to approve a short sale. Dodge move.

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Closing Purchase and sale agreement Title search Earnest money deposit 119

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Earnest money deposit. As is the case with a regular retail home purchase, a cash buyer should provide an earnest money deposit (EMD) as a show of good faith that they will indeed purchase the property. Inspection period. Check to make sure the purchase contract contains no surprise contingencies.

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Earnest money deposit Inspection Inspection contingency Title 98

HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Contingencies can range from the relatively minor or otherwise workable — like requesting a $3,000 allowance to fix a plumbing issue that was revealed during inspection — to more serious stipulations, such as a buyer needing to sell their existing house before closing on the next. Negotiable contingencies. Home inspections.

Purchase and sale agreement 81

Purchase and sale agreement Pre-approval Earnest money deposit Inspection 81