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Buying a Home-What To Expect Once Escrow Is Opened

Buying a home, what to expect once escrow is opened, is an interesting article about the home buying process. For more specific details about what to expect once escrow is opened, continue reading below.

Buying a home can be quite an exciting experience.  It can also be scary if you don't know what happens once your offer has been accepted. You need an experienced agent to help you feel comfortable and to walk you through the entire process.
 
Once your offer is accepted, you typically have a time period to do your inspections.  This can vary from State to State.  And, the contract can be changed in the counter offer making the time frame even smaller.  The buyer should do a physical inspection of the property right away so he/she or they know if there are any major defects in the property.  Depending on if the home is sold as is and the seller has no intention of repairing any of the items, at least you will know if you want to move forward or not.  Even if the seller says a home is sold as is (all are sold as is by the way) if there is a ... more

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