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Opinion: Navigating buyer agent compensation

Housing Wire

Before any interaction between buyer and seller agents , potential sellers and buyers would sign contracts with their brokers The buyer agreement would state what services would be provided by the buyer broker and what compensation they would receive. The negotiation would continue until the parties agreed to the terms of the sale.

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How to Conduct a Smooth Real Estate Transaction

McKissock

Here are some tips on how to make the real estate transaction process as smooth as possible for you and your buyer clients. Making an offer. Constructing a real estate offer is an art. There can be situations in a strong sellers’ market where more than one offer is received at the same time.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. The home appraisal is something you can negotiate prior to going under contract as well, or even while under contract. It's one of the final steps after going under contract.

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Seller concession

San Jose Real Estate

Sellers are not the only ones who can grant concessions, but right now it’s in the news more due to changes this year in how we sell real estate and the forms and clauses we use to do so. The seller might counter offer that since they are living in the home, they want that access restricted to 5 or 10 days.

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The REO Guide: 10 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Home

PennyMac

What is a Real Estate Owned (REO) Property? REO, which stands for “Real Estate Owned,” is a term applied to foreclosed properties whose ownership has transferred to the bank or lender. REO properties are attractive to homebuyers or real estate investors for several reasons.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 2 - The Process of Purchasing Land

Eppraisal

In this posting, we will follow the acts of contract negotiation and legal settlement when undeveloped land changes ownership. For a property that is listed with a real estate broker, the prospective purchaser should retain an experienced buyer's real estate broker to facilitate negotiations with the seller's broker.

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Selling a House Without a Realtor in Texas: An Essential Guide

Listing Spark

We’ll cover everything from preparing your home for sale to navigating the complexities of the Texas real estate market, ensuring you have the knowledge to conduct a smooth, legal, and profitable transaction. The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) provides standardized contract forms for residential sales.