Redfin

MARCH 18, 2025

This deposit is usually between 1% and 3% of the homes purchase price, but the amount can vary based on the local market and the agreement between you and the seller. This ensures that neither the buyer nor the seller can access the money prematurely, protecting both parties during the transaction. You may receive a refund.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

To explore the potential drawbacks of paying for buyer closing costs as the seller, we spoke with Tara Limbird , an Arkansas-based agent who heads a team of real estate pros that was nationally ranked at the top one half of 1% of Realtors®. Buyers and sellers generally pay for their own closing costs — but everything’s negotiable.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 20, 2022

Let’s look at the most common contingencies in an offer and what they mean to buyers and sellers. Common Contingencies Found in an Offer to Purchase. Home Inspection Contingency. One of the most common terms in an offer is the home inspection contingency clause.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

In Delaware, sellers typically pay 6% to 10% of the home’s sale price in closing costs. It’s customary for the seller to pay for closing costs like title search, title insurance, and transfer taxes. You must pay off your mortgage before you can transfer the title to a new owner. Seller concessions.

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HomeLight

JUNE 24, 2022

Seller concessions. During the contingency period , negotiations between buyers and sellers usually take place that sometimes result in concessions or incentives in the buyer’s favor. In a sellers’ market, some buyers will even waive the inspection contingency to sweeten their offer.

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Windemere Selling

JANUARY 19, 2022

The closing process in a real estate transaction finalizes the terms of an agreement between the buyer and seller, leading to the transfer of the property’s title. Before a buyer can hold the keys to their new home, and before a seller can celebrate the sale of their property, closing costs must be paid.

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Windemere Buying

JUNE 22, 2022

The timeline for inspections during the closing process vary state to state. Getting the home inspected allows you to ask the seller that certain repairs be made, request seller concessions, and renegotiate your offer. Getting pre-approved early on helps to streamline this part of the closing process.

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