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Pending legislation would end home inspection waivers in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house. and Canada.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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5 listing appointment mistakes to avoid

Housing Wire

What should you avoid saying or doing on a listing presentation? Whether you’re presenting to a good friend, a referral client or a colder lead, there are some universal mistakes you must avoid if you want to take the listing. The good news is that all of these things are easy to remember: 1.

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What Does Under Contract Mean in Real Estate?

Raleigh Realty

What Does 'Under Contract' Mean in Real Estate? You've decided to buy a home and whether it's your first home or your tenth you're likely to stumble across homes that are listed as 'under contract' on the real estate listing. Then, you look at the status and that other shoe finally has a chance to drop: it's "under contract."

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Top 10 ways to get homebuyers to work with you

Housing Wire

Ultimately, every homebuyer prospect, every contract and every negotiation is different, but your value should be consistent for all situations and clients. How you conduct yourself and how you present to each buyer prospect should not vary by situation. This can be a key value you provide to your buyer clients.

Clients 416
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The Latest Technologies Home Inspectors Use for More Thorough Inspections

Eppraisal

While in the process of purchasing a home, you are going to want to have a home inspection performed. Contracts to purchase homes have clauses in them that allow buyers to have a professional inspection performed, typically within the first five to ten days of signing the contract. Ladders are convenient for heights.

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5 ways to provide overwhelming value to buyer clients

Housing Wire

Present to your buyer clients just like you would in a listing presentation. Be one step ahead of the process once they’re under contract. Manage the inspection process so they don’t freak out over small items. Repeat, referral, lather, rinse and repeat. This is where being proactive matters. Overcommunicate.

Clients 400