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Reverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about

Housing Wire

For real estate professionals, this option presents an opportunity to capture more sales. They own the home with their name on the title, as with any mortgage, traditional or reverse. Recently, Interested Party Contributions (or seller concessions) have been allowed with HECM for Purchase loans.

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Seller Concessions in Real Estate Explained

Realty Biz

What to Know About a Seller Concession. Many terms get bantered around in real estate that either a buyer or seller may not know the meaning of. One such term is seller’s concessions. It is not uncommon at all for a client to ask what are seller concessions. What is a seller concession?

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What Are Seller Concessions? Here’s Why They’re a ‘Win-Win for Both Sides’

Realtor.com

One type of incentive that buyers—and sellers—can use is called seller concessions. Seller concessions occur when a seller agrees to cover the cost of things the buyer usually pays for, such as closing costs , title searches, property appraisals, and other fees. How do seller concessions work?

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

Redfin

Closing costs arent just a buyers responsibility – sellers have their own expenses to consider as well. On average, sellers can expect to pay between 6% to 10% of the sale price in closing costs , including agent commissions, transfer taxes, and title fees. What are closing costs for sellers?

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

Housing Wire

Explain current market conditions: Is it a buyers market, sellers market, or a more balanced market? Review comparable sales: Show your clients how a comparative market analysis (CMA) will be used to help them make an offer and determine the fair market value (FMV). During the tours, highlight features that meet their needs and wants.

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Show up, don’t show off: Laura O’Connor is redefining success in real estate

Housing Wire

That’s where the magic is, and our industry needs to be recognized for all the contributions made which extend far beyond fiduciary responsibilities and other aspects of the home purchase – home sale process. Continuing to add value that supports our agents and their clients is what makes our job as brand leadership rewarding!

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Will new products stop the bleeding for mortgage lenders? 

Housing Wire

Home prices have remained stubbornly high , and there’s tens of billions of dollars in homes for sale beyond the conventional loan limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It comes at a time in which the housing market favors buyers and seller concessions become more frequent. Jumbo loan volume increased 3.1%

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