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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 inspection (general and/or specialty inspections like roof, plumbing, or HVAC) per the inspection timeframe in the Purchase Agreement. If the buyer is using a loan, the lender will order an appraisal to confirm the property value relative to the agreed price. Because financing is a common contingency, timely inspections and transparent responses help mitigate delays.
The Closing Agent
A title company or attorney acts as the closing agent, reviewing the recorded history of the property and certifying clear title. They ensure encumbrances (mortgages, liens, or restrictions) are resolved so title can transfer cleanly at closing.
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Contingencies
Contingencies are conditions that must be satisfied before a contract becomes binding—common examples include satisfactory inspections and loan approval. Buyers will also complete tasks such as securing financing, reviewing title and disclosure documents, and ordering specialized inspections (termite/pest, roof, pool, septic, well, mold, lead-based paint, HVAC, etc.). When renegotiation is requested after an inspection, a professional agent helps you respond objectively and protect your interests.
Loan Approval and Appraisal
Prefer buyers with a lender’s pre-approval, approval letter, or written loan commitment—these are stronger assurances than pre-qualification. Expect the lender’s appraiser to verify the sales price against market value.
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Tips For Selling Your Home
Give Your House a Deep Clean
Deep clean the home before listing—clean bathrooms, floors, rugs, and common surfaces; consider professional cleaners.
Declutter The Home
Declutter to help buyers focus on the home, not your belongings.
Call a Handyman
Hire a handyman to complete visible repairs so buyers feel the property has been well maintained.
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to potential buyers, making it easier for them to envision their belongings in the house - get rid of any bright, outdated paint colors and go with a neutral palette throughout the house.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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