Selling Your Home

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Realtor

Find a Real Estate professional you will be comfortable with telling them everything.

Make sure the professional understand why you are selling.

Find out their marketing and overall plan to sell your house.

Do they hire a professional photographer or take their own photos of your house.

What does the contract say if you are not happy and would rather work with a different Agent.

OFFERS/CONTRACT

Is there a Binder/ Earnest Money Deposit?

Loan approval length (45 is standard but 25-30 is preferred)

Closing date

Closing cost

24 hours to respond but can be anything. If multiple offers, notify all Agents involved to make highest/ best offer.

Once offer is Accepted, signed and BOTH parties have a copy the offer then becomes a Contract.

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YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT IS YOUR ALLY

They will walk you step-by-step through the entire process, helping you navigate through the many moving parts involved in listing, contracts, deadlines, contingencies, negotiations, and closing.

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BUYER RESPONSIBILITIES

5 Days to complete loan application with their lender.

3 Days after loan application, appraisal fee must be paid to lender.

10 Days to do any and all inspections (general, WDO and pool) including to verify Home Insurability.

7 Additional Days for repair negotiations.

WHY COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD?

At Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty we host the most innovative sales and marketing tools in the area. We never forget that the most important tool is the ability to listen carefully and communicate fully. We know your home is one of your most valuable assets and we will treat it accordingly. With respect for your needs, keen attention to property details and exceptional marketing programs we vow to provide you the pinnacle of Real Estate service.

They will walk you step-by-step through the entire process, helping you navigate through the many moving parts involved in listing, contracts, deadlines, contingencies, negotiations, and closing.

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WDO INSPECTION (Wood Destroying Organisms)*

- - Required for all VA loans. Optional for other loan types.
  - VA will not approve a loan without a clear WDO Inspection Report
  *PAID FOR BY BUYER

APPRAISAL*

- - - - Has to be paid within 3 days of loan application
      - If the home appraises for less than the agreed purchase price there are four options: 1.) Seller comes down on purchase price. 2.) Seller can pay the difference. 3.) Buyer can pay the difference. 4.) Both the Buyer and Seller split the difference.
      *PAID FOR BY BUYER

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TITLE COMPANY/ ATTORNEY

- - - Run a Lien check
    - Collect All monies due
    - HOA Fee Check
    - Calculate all Closing Costs
    - Closing typically takes place at the office of the Title Company/ Attorney.

FINAL WALKTHROUGH

- - - - Within 24 hours of closing
        
        Checking to make sure the house is still in the same condition when contract was made, all appliances per contract are still in the home and all repairs are done.

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CLOSING

- - - Title company will verify funds and distribute according to contracts.
    - Sign in BLUE ink.
    - Receive the house keys, mailbox keys, garage door openers and amenity access to your new home.

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