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How to Conduct a Smooth Real Estate Transaction

McKissock

Property insurance. To ensure that this initial stage of the real estate transaction goes well, it’s important to submit the offer in a timely manner. While there may or may not be a definitive time limit in each state (such as 24 hours), it is in everyone’s best interest to submit the offer as soon as possible. Closing dates.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? You've found a home you love, put down an offer you're excited about, and the closing date is fast approaching. Now it's time for the home appraisal. What is a Home Appraisal? Not a cent more.

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

Eppraisal

Negotiating a Purchase Price Again, the tax assessor's office can give you a ballpark figure around which offers and counter-offers can hover. Another measure of value -- land values, not home values -- is information derived from a raw land appraisal.

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

PennyMac

Step 5: Get an Appraisal on Your Ideal Property. Either way, it’s a good idea to consider getting an appraisal so you know how the true value compares to the asking price. An appraisal will help you get an objective estimated value, which you can compare to the bank’s asking price to see if the price is fair.