- What is a home inspection contingency?
A home inspection contingency allows buyers to have professionals inspect the property to their satisfaction before...
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- What is a mortgage contingency?
A mortgage contingency is a stipulation that makes the sale dependent on the buyers' ability to obtain a loan...
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- What is seller financing?
Seller financing is when a seller holds a mortgage on the property. In many cases, seller financing in used in addition...
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- Am I obligated to disclose the terms of other offers to a prospective buyer?
No, you are not obligated to disclose information about other offers to a prospective buyer.
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- What is an "earnest money" deposit?
A serious buyer will put down an "Earnest Money Deposit" as a show of good faith. This shows the seller that...
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- Who pays the fee of a buyer's agent?
A buyer's agent has a contract with a buyer which states that the agent will help the buyer find a home for a specified...
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- What is a Purchase and Sale Agreement?
Usually signed about 10 days after the Offer to Purchase, the Purchase & Sale Agreement (commonly referred to as...
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- What if I decide I want to change something in the contract?
Additions, deletions, or changes of any sort to these documents can be made as long as they are agreed upon in writing...
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- What happens if the appraisal is too low?
If an appraisal comes in too low, there are several options. You could speak with the appraiser and point out some...
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- What happens if the buyer's loan is not approved by the deadline in the contract?
If a commitment for loan cannot be obtained by the specified date, then the parties can either sign an extension to...
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- What happens if the buyer's loan is denied?
If the buyer's loan is denied, they must notify you in writing before the deadline in your contract in order to keep...
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- Should I keep making my mortgage payments if I'm selling my home?
Yes. You should not stop paying your mortgage because of the sale of your house. Mortgage payments include interest for...
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- What is a final walk-through?
A final walk-though is an opportunity to for the buyer to walk through the property and make sure everything is the way...
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- What does the closing attorney do?
The closing attorney orders a title search on the property to be sure that there are no outstanding liens against it....
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- Who does the closing attorney represent?
The closing attorney almost always represents the lender's best interests in the transaction. Much of the paperwork at...
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- What happens at the closing?
At the closing, you will be required to sign a deed, and a several tax documents. The buyer will sign a mortgage, and a...
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- What do I need to bring to the closing?
You will need to obtain a smoke detector certificate and final water reading and bring them to the closing. I can...
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- What documents should I leave in the house for the new owner?
Any important documents, such as any warranties or owner's manuals on appliances that are staying in the house. Also,...
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- What are some of the worst mistakes home sellers make?
Overpricing can keep your house from selling, even after the price is reduced. Buyers are most attracted to homes that...
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