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Logistics How to Remove Contingencies That Allow Buyers to ‘Weasel’ Out
There’s a reason contingencies used to be called “weasel clauses” — here’s how to remove contingencies from your real estate contract (or at least keep them in check).
Logistics Why Sellers Should Treat ‘Under Contract’ With Cautious Optimism
If your house is under contract, it means you’ve accepted an offer (congrats!) and signed a purchase agreement with a buyer. But… it’s not a done deal.
Logistics How Often Do Contingent Offers Fall Through? Breaking Down the Risk
In real estate, an offer typically doesn’t constitute a done deal. As a seller you want to know: how often do contingent offers fall through, and what are your odds of actually closing?
Logistics Should Sellers Disclose When They Have Multiple Offers on Their Home?
Should you disclose when you have multiple offers on the table to buyers? Ultimately, the decision is yours as a seller to make.
Logistics 9 Steps to Closing on a House: A Seller’s Guide to the Finish Line
What are all the steps to closing on a house? Take the mystery out of this 30-45 day period with our easy guide for sellers.
Logistics What’s the New Postponed Appraisal Rule, and Will Your Home Sale Be Affected?
If you’re selling a home to a buyer who is financing the purchase, you’ll still need to go through the appraisal process.
Logistics Who Pays for the Home Inspection in Real Estate: Seller or Buyer?
Who pays for the home inspection, the seller or the buyer? The buyer almost always pays for it, but the seller has other responsibilities.
Logistics A Buyer Rejected My Counter Offer in Negotiations: Is the Deal Dead?
Selling a house is like a tennis match. If the buyer rejected your counter offer, should you reach out to keep playing ball, or let them walk away?
Logistics When, If Ever, Do Sellers Keep the Earnest Money During Coronavirus?
When can sellers keep the earnest money from a real estate transaction — especially during the coronavirus era, with so many buyers backing out?
Logistics How Does Escrow Work, and What Is the Seller’s Job During this Time?
Learn the basics of how escrow works and find out what you can do as a seller to help move the needle to closing successfully.