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The home inspection process: Should you skip it?

Housing Wire

People often confuse the home appraisal with the home inspection. Inspections, on the other hand, are designed to assess the condition of the home, and they’re 100% optional for the buyer. Are you considering skipping the home inspection? More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. Is 2021 a good time to buy a house?

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What to do if a Buyer Requests Repairs After Inspection

Lamacchia Realty

WHAT TO DO IF A BUYER REQUESTS REPAIRS AFTER INSPECTION. A common issue that many sellers are not prepared to deal with is a buyer requesting repairs after the inspection. Why Do Buyers Request Repairs? Before someone purchases a home, a home inspection is typically done. Negotiating Repairs.

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Tips for Finding a Good Real Estate Agent

Lamacchia Realty

FINDING A GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT. Real estate agents are trained and experienced at negotiating for the client to get the most out of each transaction and to ensure each step of the process is done with great attention to detail. You should do the same thing before choosing a real estate agent!

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5 Contingencies You Should Never Remove When Buying a House

Realtor

Getty Images Buyers, we know it’s hard out there for you right now. year over year, according to the Realtor.com June 2021 Housing Market Trends Report. All of this demand means buyers are going to ever-greater lengths to make their offer stand out. Home inspection. Mold remediation.

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We Buy Houses: Home Cash Buyers Pros and Cons

Lamacchia Realty

WE BUY HOUSES: HOME CASH BUYER PROS AND CONS What is a Home Cash Buyer? Let’s face it, we’ve all seen the online ads and billboards (and we’ve definitely seen that certain famous caveman) for real estate businesses offering to buy your home quickly and with cash. In many cases, a home can be sold within days.

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The hybrid appraisal is here. Who benefits?

Housing Wire

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser.

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Inside Fairway’s bold plan to boost reverse purchase business

Housing Wire

of all endorsements in 2021. And so, they know the local real estate agents. A lot of the business in our industry is generated through call centers, but call centers don’t have the ability to build relationships with local real estate professionals. Diagnosing low H4P uptake. Harlan Accola.

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