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Inspections & Appraisals
Most buyers will have the property examined by a licensed property inspector.
The Buyer's Property Inspection
Most buyers order a licensed home inspection within the timeframe set in the Purchase Agreement. Buyers may also hire specialty inspectors for roof, plumbing, or HVAC systems. If the buyer is financing the purchase, the lender will typically require an independent appraisal to verify the property’s value before funding.
The Closing Agent
A title company or attorney acting as closing agent will review recorded title history and certify clear title at closing, ensuring the transfer to the buyer is clean of encumbrances such as liens or unresolved leases.
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Contingencies
Contingencies are conditions—like inspections or financing—that must be satisfied before a contract is binding. Typical buyer tasks before closing include:
- Securing financing and insurance;
- Reviewing title reports and disclosure documents; and
- Conducting inspections (roof, termite/pest, chimney/fireplace, boundary survey, well, septic, pool/spa, arborist, mold, lead-based paint, HVAC, etc.).
When renegotiation is requested, an experienced listing agent helps you respond fairly and protect your interests.
Loan Approval and Appraisal
We recommend buyers with lender pre-approval, approval letters, or written loan commitments—these are stronger assurances than pre-qualification. Expect the lender’s appraiser to confirm the sale price aligns with market value.
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Tips For Selling Your Home
Give Your House a Deep Clean
First impressions matter: clean bathrooms, kitchens, floors, and rugs. Consider professional cleaners to ensure the property shines.
Declutter The Home
A clutter-free home helps buyers focus on the space and imagine their belongings in it.
Call a Handyman
Fix visible problems before listing to give buyers confidence in the care you’ve taken.
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to potential buyers, making it easier for them to envision their belongings in the house - get rid of any bright, outdated paint colors and go with a neutral palette throughout the house.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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