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Pending legislation would end home inspection waivers in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

“And it blew up so much that states like Massachusetts … are seeking to pass right-to-inspect laws, which is going to make it hard to get that inspection contingency out of the contract,” he said. They’re only supposed to look and report on things that are present and visible,” he added. “If Binney said.

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5 ways to provide overwhelming value to buyer clients

Housing Wire

Though this seems like a whole new stress-inducing worry for many real estate agents , the fact is that commissions have never been a set amount, just an expectation or a tradition in many markets. Present to your buyer clients just like you would in a listing presentation. This is where being proactive matters.

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Thinking of selling your real estate brokerage? Here’s how to prepare

Housing Wire

This includes financials, organizational documents, agent productivity reports, operating metrics, vendor contracts, lease agreements, employment agreements, insurance documents, and more. From a data lens, transactions can be broken out into three different stages: Valuation , Due Diligence , and Contract.

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Just Put in an Offer on a Home? Here's What to Expect

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Your bid may need to be higher, your contract contingencies may be undesirable or other buyers may have more attractive financing requirements. The other party has no obligation to respond to you, but your real estate agent can reach out to learn their motivation for declining your proposal.

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Busting VA mortgage loan myths

Housing Wire

I’m here to debunk the myths and explain why every veteran and qualifying service member should embrace this well-deserved benefit and capitalize on the opportunities it presents. The VA approves and contracts with local appraisal professionals to ensure a seamless process.

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The hybrid appraisal is here. Who benefits?

Housing Wire

This white paper will explore lenders’ key challenges presented by the legacy appraisal process, the hidden gaps affecting turn times, and how appraisal technology solves these gaps to improve efficiency and profitability. Presented by: Reggora. An agent does a floorplan scan when they make a listing. An offer comes in at 5 p.m.

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10 Things Most Homebuyers Get Wrong About Getting a Mortgage Today

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It’s very important for first-timers to do research and understand all their options before they start looking for a home,” says Cara Ameer , a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who is licensed in California and Florida. In reality, according to a new study from Self Financial , the average down payment needed in the U.S.

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