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What to do when your buyer wants to make a lowball property offer

Housing Wire

Let’s talk about lowball offers. What constitutes a “lowball” offer, when is it appropriate or not appropriate and how can you encourage your buyer clients to stop insisting on offering a price that’s unlikely to result in an offer? So do buyer’s credit scores , ratios and down payment funds.

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Homes are selling well over listing prices as buyers compete against each other

Housing Wire

In case you didn’t know, we’re living in a seller’s market. But even though home prices are at record highs , buyers are still in the market. Not only are they shopping, but they’re putting down offers well over the listing price. A buyer in Austin, Texas paid $1 million over a home’s listing price. Listing prices?

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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. Here are some tips on how to make the real estate transaction process as smooth as possible for you and your buyer clients. Making an offer. Constructing a real estate offer is an art.

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Market Data for Real Estate Helps Counter Low-Ball Offers

Home Junction

Market data for real estate can be a blessing when it comes to helping your listing clients respond to off-the-wall, low-ball offers. In one instance, you have sellers enjoying multiple offers on a property and achieving a nice percentage increase above their asking price. A low-ball offer comes in.

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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. As a buyer, you're entitled to a copy of your appraisal report promptly and no later than three days before your closing date. Finding that rare all-cash offer isn't easy.

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

Eppraisal

Once a suitable piece of vacant land becomes available, a prospective buyer must then determine what price is worth the acquisition. Contacting the Seller The first question a buyer must answer is whether the lot is listed for sale or not. Subsequently, the process of conveyance must proceed.

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5 Tips to Sell Your Home for the Most Money This Fall

Lamacchia Realty

This fall may look a bit different but soon enough the real estate market will hit its second busiest season of the year for home sales. Motivated sellers attract motivated buyers. In addition, if you do receive an offer in the first week that is less than you hoped, think twice before you deny it. Read More ».