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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down. NEXA has always been focused on purchase loans , which means some of its LOs do significant business with buyers’ agents.

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Demystifying home appraisals

Housing Wire

Lenders need reassurance that they’re loaning the appropriate amount for the property, and an appraisal provides precisely this. There are three stages that agents and their clients need to be aware of. Stage 2: The appraisal Whenever possible, the real estate agent and even the homeowner should be present during the appraisal.

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Closing Costs for Sellers: A Breakdown of How Much You’ll Pay

Redfin

However, there are some costs associated with selling your home, like repairs, staging, and pre-listing inspections, that may also need to be paid before closing. How much are closing costs for sellers? On average, sellers typically pay between 6% and 10% of the homes sale price in total closing costs.

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How Much Should I Budget to Sell My House? Here’s the Average Cost

HomeLight

One item of note: We don’t include your mortgage loan payoff in our cost estimate, so keep in mind that you have to pay off any outstanding home loan balances when you sell. Seller concessions. Home staging and preparation. Seller concession. Home staging and preparation. Major home repairs.

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Proceeds vs Profit: How Much Will I Make Selling My House?

HomeLight

Answering this question requires more than subtracting your remaining mortgage loan balance from the sales price. Net proceeds represent the final amount of money a seller receives from selling a home after expenses such as commission, repairs, inspection costs, transfer fees, mortgage balance payoff, and other assorted fees are subtracted.

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Selling FSBO? Tally Your Closing Costs Without a Realtor

HomeLight

Additional closing costs may include any seller concessions, attorney fees, and the buyer’s agent’s commission. Beyond these closing costs, FSBO sellers cover expenses normally included in a listing agent’s commission, such as marketing costs. Seller concessions. See this state by state guide for details.

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What Is the Cost to Sell a House in Seattle?

HomeLight

Staging the home: $745-$2,664. Seller concessions. Seller concessions can contribute to the overall cost to sell a house in Seattle. These indirect costs may include seller concessions and buyer incentives. Seller concessions. Fixing broken windows. Replacing broken appliances.