I am NOT a believer that one sales model fits all people or all situations. Like every other Realtor, I was taught NOT to take listings for no less than 5-6%, which is still the norm in San Diego.
I think the full service, full price model has its place. There are lots of home sellers who are busy people, and they just want someone else to handle the saale of (0 comments)
Approximately 3-7 days prior to the official close date, the buyer/buyer's agent will likely do a 'walk-through.' They come visit the property one last time to check on the following: 1) Whether the home is in the same condition as it was when the offer was signed 2) The repairs that the seller agreed to make
There certainly have been fall outs on both fronts in my experience. If the seller (0 comments)
These contingencies must be removed by these dates in order to avoid default. The buyer or their agent should send you a contingency removal form for each of these items.
Why is this important? For many reasons, the most important of which is that only after contingencies are removed do you have an iron clad contract. If, after contingencies are removed, the buyer fails (0 comments)
The buyer or their agent should: Transmit the deposit into escrow Send the purchase contract to their lender and order an appraisal Order a home inspection The seller's primary job in week one is to: Be cooperative about the need for buyer and vendors to get into the home Order home owner association documents (if applicable) Order a termite inspection, or any other inspection the seller has (1 comments)
Once you start showing your hone, you will undoubtedly receive some offers. All offers should be accompanied by a lender 'pre-approval" letter as well as proof of buyer's funds. After all, you don't want to take your home off the market unless the buyer has the documented resources.
I do believe it is wise to have either a Real Estate Broker or Real Estate Attorney review the purchase contract. This is a large, complicated sale and you want to make sure you 1) understand (2 comments)