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A homebuyer’s personal story from the post-Sitzer, post-settlement world

Housing Wire

In writing both offers, Angela and I made sure to fully disclose how I was expecting her to get paid , as well as all of my requests, including a home inspection contingency clause. I grew up in an 1850s farmhouse and was not going to skip an inspection or an appraisal contingency.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

We’ll also share best practices for developing and sending real estate newsletters and recommend some essential tools to make your email marketing stand out. How about that pest control service you used for your clients termite inspection? So, where do you start? Lets dive in! Summary What is a real estate newsletter?

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

Housing Wire

487 LiveEasy 1,204% 2013 Real estate software company changing the way people manage their move and their homes. 497 BOSSCAT 1,175% 2018 Digitizing home inspection data to create instant repair estimates for homeowners and real estate professionals. Other established names to make the Inc. 4,105 FirstCloseFirstclose.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer.

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Costly Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

Empire Appraisal Group

Insurance coverage addresses each of these items differently: Maintenance involves routinely inspecting and servicing your property’s systems. Renovations, which involve substantial home improvements, generally aren’t covered by standard insurance. Schedule any inspections that are required for your specific permit.

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7 Common Questions Clients Have Before Selling Their Home

McKissock

Q: “What factors can influence the value of my home?”. A: There are a number of factors that can affect the market value of a property, ranging from home improvements to the mood of the seller. As a real estate professional, it is your job to sell your client’s home for the highest possible price. Home inspection fees.

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The New Home Buyers’ Home Insurance Checklist

Lamacchia Realty

If you live in a high-risk flood zone, a location that sees regular wind damage or in a city with a high crime rate, it’s likely that your home insurance premiums will be higher than the national average.