As a For Sale by Owner you may get lucky and find a great buyer, willing to give you top dollar and have no complications during your deal. Let's hope that's the case, but it's not realistic or even likely.

As a professional in the real estate industry I've seen many deals dissolve for countless reasons and rarely do sellers get top dollar (especially these days).

So here is a list of 88 things that may go wrong with your deal. Now, there are more possible hang up's in a deal, but this is a comprehensive list that should cover many common items.

If you are not sure how to handle any of these items then you may want to hire a professional to assist you in your real estate transaction. Or you can learn as you go, it's Your Choice :-)

 

88 THINGS THAT MIGHT GO WRONG DURING YOUR TRANSACTION

                                    The Buyer/Borrower:

1.

Does not tell the truth on loan application.

2.

Has recent late payments on credit report.

3.

Finds out about additional debt after loan application.

4.

Borrower loses job.

5.

Coborrower loses job.

6.

Income verification lower than what was stated on loan application.

7.

Overtime income not allowed by underwriter for qualifying.

8.

Applicant makes large purchase on credit before closing.

9.

Illness, injury, divorce or other financial setback during escrow.

10.

Lacks motivation.

11.

Gift donor changes mind.

12.

Cannot locate divorce decree.

13.

Cannot locate petition or discharge of bankruptcy.

14.

Cannot locate tax returns.

15.

Cannot locate bank statements.

16.

Difficulty in obtaining verification of rent.

17.

Interest rate increases and borrower no longer qualifies.

18.

Loan program changes with higher rates, points and fees.

19.

Child-support not disclosed on application.

20.

Bankruptcy within the last two years.

21.

Mortgage payment is double the previous housing payment.

22.

Borrower/coborrower does not have steady two-year employment history.

23.

Borrower brings in a handwritten pay stubs.

24.

Borrower switches to a job with a probation period.

25.

Borrower switches from job with salary to 100% commission income.

26.

Borrower/coborrower/seller dies.

27.

Buyer is too picky about property in price range they can afford.

28.

Buyer feels the house is misrepresented.

29.

Veterans DD214 form not available.

30.

Buyer comes up short of money at closing.

31.

Buyer does not properly "paper trail" additional money that comes from gifts, loans, etc.

32.

Buyer does not bring cashier's check to title company for closing costs and down payment.

 

 

The Seller:

33.

Loses motivation to sell (job transfer does not go through, reconciles marriage, etc.)

34.

Cannot find a suitable replacement property.

35.

Will not allow appraiser inside home.

36.

Will not allow inspectors inside home in a timely matter.

37.

Removes property from the premises the buyer believed was included.

38.

Cannot clear up liens - is short on cash to close.

39.

Did not own 100% of property as previously disclosed.

40.

Encounters problems at getting partners' signatures.

41.

Leaves town without giving anyone Power of Attorney.

42.

Delays the projected move-out date.

43.

Did not complete the repairs agreed to in contract.

44.

Seller's home goes into foreclosure during escrow.

45.

Misrepresents information about home and neighborhood.

46.

Does not disclose all hidden or unknown defects and they are subsequently discovered.

 

 

The Realtor(s):

47.

Has no client control over buyers or sellers.

48.

Delays access to property for inspection and appraisals.

49.

Does not get completed paperwork to the Lender in time.

50.

Inexperienced in this type of property transaction.

51.

Takes unexpected time off during transaction and can't be reached.

52.

Misleads other parties to the transaction - has huge ego.

53.

Does not do sufficient homework on their clients or the property and wastes everyone's time.

 

 

The Lenders(s):

54.

Does not properly pre-qualify the borrower.

55.

Wants property repaired prior to closing

56.

The market raises rates, points or costs.

57.

Borrower does not qualify because of a late addition of information.

58.

Lender requires a last-minute second appraisal or other documents.

59.

Lender loses a form or misplaces entire file.

60.

Lender doesn't simultaneously ask for all needed information.

61.

Lender doesn't fund loan in time for close.

 

 

The Property:

62.

County will not approve septic system or well.

63.

Termite report reveals substantial damage and the seller is not willing to fix.

64.

Home was misrepresented as to size and condition.

65.

Home is destroyed prior to closing.

66.

Home is not structurally sound.

67.

Home is uninsurable for homeowner's insurance.

68.

Property incorrectly zoned.

69.

Portion of home sits on neighbor's property.

70.

Unique home and comparable properties for appraisal difficult to find.

 

 

The Escrow/Title Company:

71.

Fails to notify lender/agents of unsigned or unreturned documents.

72.

Fails to obtain information from beneficiaries, lien holders, insurance companies or Lenders in a timely manner.

73.

Lets principals leave town without getting all necessary signatures.

74.

Loses or incorrectly prepares paperwork.

75.

Does not pass on valuable information quickly enough.

76.

Does not coordinate well, so that many items can be done simultaneously.

77.

Does not bend the rules on small problems.

78.

Finds liens or other title problems at the last minute.

 

 

The Appraiser:

79.

Is not local and misunderstands the market.

80.

Is too busy to complete the appraisal on schedule.

81.

No comparable sales are available.

82.

Is not on the Lender's "approved list".

83.

Makes important mistakes on appraisal and brings in value too low.

84.

Lender requires a second or "review" appraisal.

 

 

Inspectors:

85.

Pest inspector not available when needed.

86.

Pest inspector to picky about condition of property.

87.

Home inspector not available when needed.

88.

Inspection reports alarm buyer and sale is canceled

 

Phillip Jones, Broker/Owner
Your Choice Real Estate, Inc.
Phone: (904) 298-2679 Ext 501
E-Mail: email me for more info
www.ycre.net

 

 
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