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How to Conduct a Smooth Real Estate Transaction

McKissock

In order to reach an acceptable agreement with the most favorable terms, make sure your buyers are aware of the market and the most important factors when constructing an offer. Timeliness and types of inspections. Other terms, such as closing dates and concessions, may play powerful roles in the strengths of competing offers.

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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. Negotiating a Purchase Price Again, the tax assessor's office can give you a ballpark figure around which offers and counter-offers can hover.

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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. Not a cent more. This process is heavily regulated.

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

PennyMac

Your agent should also be able to tell you if you need to hire anyone else, such as an attorney or an inspection service, depending on your state and situation. Note: An appraisal, which tries to estimate true home value, is different from a home inspection, which tries to take inventory of current and potential issues.