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Inspections & Appraisals
Most buyers will have the property examined by a licensed property inspector.
Inspections & Appraisals
Most buyers will order a licensed inspection to confirm property conditions. Inspection timeframes are specified in the Purchase Agreement; buyers may engage specialty inspectors (roof, HVAC, plumbing) as needed.
If the buyer is financing the purchase, the lender will typically order an appraisal to confirm the home’s value relative to the loan amount. This independent valuation protects the lender and can affect loan approval.
The Closing Agent
A title company or attorney acting as closing agent verifies clear title by reviewing recorded history and resolving encumbrances (mortgages, liens, restrictions) before the transfer of ownership.
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Contingencies
Contingencies are conditions required before a contract becomes binding—common examples include inspections and financing. Buyers complete steps such as:
- Securing financing and insurance
- Reviewing title reports and disclosure documents
- Ordering inspections (roof, pest, pool/spa, well/septic, HVAC, mold, lead, boundary survey, arborist, etc.)
Responding objectively and fairly to renegotiation requests preserves value. A professional listing agent helps evaluate requests and negotiate favorable outcomes.
Loan Approval and Appraisal
We recommend prioritizing buyers with lender pre-approval or written loan commitments over pre-qualification. Expect an appraiser to verify that the agreed price aligns with the property’s market value.
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Tips For Selling Your Home
Give Your House a Deep Clean
First impressions matter. Clean bathrooms, floors, carpets, and surfaces thoroughly—consider professional cleaners to present your home at its best.
Declutter The Home
A tidy, organized home helps buyers focus on the property, not the belongings. Clearing counters and personal items creates a blank slate for prospective buyers.
Call a Handyman
Complete needed repairs before listing. Buyers gain confidence when they see a well-maintained home.
Paint the Walls
Not only is painting a great way to clean up the walls but making the overall color scheme neutral will increase the appeal to potential buyers, making it easier for them to envision their belongings in the house - get rid of any bright, outdated paint colors and go with a neutral palette throughout the house.
Increase Your Curb Appeal
The outside aesthetic of your home is just important as the inside. Give buyers a good feeling before they even open the front door. Landscaping, mulching, flowers, pressure washing the driveway and exterior of the home are all simple ways to increase the value of your home.
Stage Your Home
Staged homes tend to fill quickly because they feel homier - if you have neutral furniture that you can leave in the home, do it, otherwise consider a professional staging company.
Depersonalize Your Home
You want to leave a few nice, framed photos around the house to make the home appear inviting and lived in, but in general, removing your very personal items, such as family photos will let the potential buyers see their photos in those places, versus yours.
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