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How to Conduct a Smooth Real Estate Transaction

McKissock

As a buyer agent , it is your job to be the voice of reason, the buffer, and sometimes the peacemaker. Regardless of the strengths and weaknesses of the competing offers, the seller can only negotiate one offer at a time until there is a binding contract. Negotiating counter offers. Finally under contract.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 2 - The Process of Purchasing Land

Eppraisal

In this posting, we will follow the acts of contract negotiation and legal settlement when undeveloped land changes ownership. If the owners are trying to sell by means of their own resources -- a sign or classified advertisement, say -- it is still wise to keep a buyer's agent on hand.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. The home appraisal is something you can negotiate prior to going under contract as well, or even while under contract. It's one of the final steps after going under contract.

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The REO Guide: 10 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Home

PennyMac

Real estate agent: A real estate agent will be able to find REO offerings from multiple lenders in your desired area. Online services: Other online services, such as Zillow , offer tools to look up foreclosures by certain characteristics or in certain areas. Step 4: Refine Your List of Lender-Owned Properties.