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Opinion: Navigating buyer agent compensation

Housing Wire

While the settlement does not address this issue directly, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Statement in the Nosalek lawsuit does: Buyers would have the ability to request in their purchase offer that the sellers pay a specified amount to the buyer broker from the proceeds of the home sale. In a seller’s market, that may well occur.

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Seller concession

San Jose Real Estate

What is a seller concession? This refers to anything that the seller gives or grants to the buyer. 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.

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How to Conduct a Smooth Real Estate Transaction

McKissock

In order to reach an acceptable agreement with the most favorable terms, make sure your buyers are aware of the market and the most important factors when constructing an offer. Requests to sellers to pay closing costs. Other terms, such as closing dates and concessions, may play powerful roles in the strengths of competing offers.

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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. Finding that rare all-cash offer isn't easy.

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

Listing Spark

However, with proper preparation, the right tools , and an understanding of the market, FSBO sellers can potentially overcome these hurdles. In Texas, the Seller’s Disclosure Notice is a legally required document for most residential property sales. Consider hiring a professional appraiser for a more accurate valuation.

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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. Contacting the Seller The first question a buyer must answer is whether the lot is listed for sale or not. Subsequently, the process of conveyance must proceed.

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

PennyMac

In many cases, lenders are motivated sellers who do not want to sit on their REO inventory, and (depending on the bank’s history with the property) these homes may be priced at a discount. Your agent will help you decide what kind of offer is likely to be accepted, put together the offer and submit it to the lender.