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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

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Clarify key steps like inspections, appraisals, and the importance of meeting deadlines and any impacts of missing them. While you want your clients to be prepared, focus primarily on the immediate next steps and reiterate the key details as you progress through each stage of the transaction.

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Real estate negotiation: 8 effective strategies from a KW mega broker

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It also helps include them in solution-building, setting the stage for a negotiation that everyone leaves satisfied with. This shows you care and sets the stage for the other party to do the same. Later, during the inspection period, the buyer hits the seller harder with a long list of repairs.

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Selling your home? Make sure you’re aware of hidden costs

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From staging fees, home improvements, repairs and seller concessions, there are several hidden costs involved in the selling process. Staging Costs. According to HomeAdvisor , the average seller pays almost $1,500 in staging costs. Are you thinking about selling your home? Here’s how to get an instant offer on your home.

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Modular homebuilding startup Veev on the verge of bankruptcy

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There are talks about a “leading company” potentially acquiring California -based Veev, but the negotiations remain in the very early stages, according to Calcalist. Veev’s business model is innovative: it provides pre-inspected, fully cladded walls directly to homebuilders , ready for installation.

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FHFA to allow alternative appraisal methods on purchases up to 97% LTV 

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The maximum LTV ratio will increase from 80% to 90% for appraisal waivers and from 80% to 97% for inspection-based appraisal waivers, consistent with standard guide eligibility guidelines. “To The announcement was made on Monday during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention & Expo in Denver, Colorado.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

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For example, tips on home staging for a quick sale, how to get top dollar for a property, or advice on how to improve curb appeal are all topics that a seller might be interested in. How about that pest control service you used for your clients termite inspection? Is a new restaurant coming to town?