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. Problems with the title. Minimizing clouds in a title search requires the seller to be proactive. Short sale. How it can delay closing.

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Closing Purchase and sale agreement Title search Earnest money deposit 119

HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

Your agent can help you find a title company to handle the title search, and title insurance, which is always recommended. This task can happen while you’re obtaining the funds verification (if you didn’t do that in advance), as your bank will need information on where to transfer the money. Title search: 3 days.

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Purchase and sale agreement Closing Title search Title 111

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. If you still owe money on a mortgage, the title company will also determine the payoff amount.

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Earnest money deposit Inspection Inspection contingency Title 98

HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If you’re obtaining traditional financing, waiving the financing contingency can put your earnest money deposit at risk. Review the detailed settlement document provided by the closing attorney and you’ll see a line item for a property title search. Short sale or bank approval contingencies.

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

HomeLight

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Before you bid, it’s a good idea to run a title search , which will give you an indication of any liens on the home. For the best chances at a winning bid, you’ll need to have cash in hand — or at least a cashier’s check that includes a significant earnest money deposit ready to be paid out that day.

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Due diligence Earnest money deposit Banks Inspection 72

The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. An established chain of title helps protect the buyer from future challenges to ownership. A title search helps create that chain and is usually conducted by a lawyer or title company.

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Purchase and sale agreement Title Proof of funds Pre-approval 98