Realtor.com

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Get all contingencies squared away. Most purchase agreements have contingencies —things that buyers must do before the real estate transaction is official, explains Jimmy Branham , a Coral Springs, FL, real estate agent at the Keyes Company. It’s rarely advisable to waive an inspection contingency.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

But one of the most influential bargaining tools is eliminating contingency clauses, especially the seller contingency clause, also known as the home sale contingency. What is a contingency clause? Let’s begin by looking at the “what” and “why” of contingency clauses. Source: (Masjid MABA / Unsplash).

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

A cash deal can close in as little as 7 days, while financed home purchases tend to take an average of 45 days to close. And if you add a home sale contingency into the mix (that is, if you need to sell your current home before you can buy a new one), closing the deal can take even longer. Why do sellers love cash so much?

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HomeLight

APRIL 28, 2023

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in Texas are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. Often, the decision to go for sale by owner (or “FSBO”) is motivated by a desire to save on agent commissions. That 6% is deducted from the seller’s proceeds at closing.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s in the air, but it doesn’t grow until it lands on something that’s moist.”. Even if it’s not legally required, the seller could still face issues with the sale because the mold issue could come to light and could put the sale in jeopardy. But if they don’t want to handle it, they may offer you a credit on the sale.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If this all sounds perfect and you’re thinking of purchasing a home in Connecticut, read on! Before you start looking for homes in Connecticut, you want to determine if you’re ready to purchase one. Homebuyers in Connecticut pay an average of just over $2,700 in closing costs when purchasing a home. Saving for your down payment.

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HomeLight

MARCH 24, 2022

To get the widest access to homes available for sale, you’ll need to be able to tap into the multiple listing service (MLS). The offer document will not only state how much you are willing to pay for the property (and when); it will also state any contingencies to be included in the purchase agreement if the seller agrees to everything.

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