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How a Seller’s Home Inspection Can Net You More Money When You Sell

Eppraisal

Home buyers almost always have a professional home inspection performed by a licensed inspection company when they purchase a home. However, it is not a bad idea for sellers to have a home inspection, or pre-listing home inspection, performed as well.

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Why Buyers Shouldn't Waive Inspection Contingencies

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This year the real estate industry is experiencing a market frenzy with a colossal amount of buyers looking for homes. The inventory of homes available is historically low. According to an article on keepingcurrentmatters.com, "A normal market's inventory sits at 6 months. Inspection contingencies are in place to protect buyers.

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What Is A Home Appraisal?

DataMaster

Because of that, he didn’t understand why his home didn’t appraise for higher than his neighbors’ homes. The market was hot and homes were selling for $10 to $20 thousand more than the asking price. Home values were skyrocketing and rising weekly. This is a good opportunity to educate them!

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The Many Shades of Earnest Money

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Earnest money is the money a buyer offers to have deposited at contract time to show he is earnest or serious about purchasing the home. As home values have been rising, so have earnest money amounts. How Earnest Money Works When you submit an offer to purchase a home, part of the contract deals with earnest money.

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Pros and Cons to Selling a House As Is

PennyMac

Selling a House As Is Selling a house as-is means the homeowner will not make repairs or renovations before selling it to a buyer, even if the home has structural concerns or is in poor condition. If you’re considering selling a home as is, you can expect a couple of nice perks, yet there could be a few limitations you’ll want to be aware of.

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What Is A Home Appraisal?

DataMaster

Because of that, he didn’t understand why his home didn’t appraise for higher than his neighbors’ homes. The market was hot and homes were selling for $10 to $20 thousand more than the asking price. Home values were skyrocketing and rising weekly. This is a good opportunity to educate them!

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What Is A Home Appraisal?

DataMaster

Because of that, he didn’t understand why his home didn’t appraise for higher than his neighbors’ homes. The market was hot and homes were selling for $10 to $20 thousand more than the asking price. Home values were skyrocketing and rising weekly. This is a good opportunity to educate them!