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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 specified in the Purchase Agreement. Some buyers also commission specialty inspections (roof, HVAC, plumbing, etc.). If the buyer is financing the purchase, the lender will require an independent appraisal to verify the property value.
The Closing Agent
A title company or attorney reviews the recorded history of the property to confirm clear title and ensure the transfer can proceed at closing.
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Contingencies
Contingencies—such as financing, appraisal, and inspections—must be satisfied before a contract becomes final. Buyers commonly pursue a range of inspections, including roof, pest, boundary survey, well/septic, pool, mold, and lead-based paint where applicable.
How you respond to renegotiation requests can materially affect the outcome. An experienced listing agent provides objective guidance to protect your interests and resolve issues efficiently.
Loan Approval and Appraisal
Prefer buyers who provide lender pre-approval, an approval letter, or a written loan commitment—these demonstrate a higher likelihood of loan approval than a pre-qualification. Expect the lender’s appraiser to confirm that 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 thoroughly—consider professional cleaning to present your property in the best light.
Declutter The Home
A clutter-free space helps buyers focus on features and imagine their belongings in the home. Remove personal items and organize surfaces to create a neutral, inviting environment.
Call a Handyman
Repair visible issues before listing. Buyers gain confidence when a property appears 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to potential buyers, making it easier for them to envision their belongings in the house - get rid of any bright, outdated paint colors and go with a neutral palette throughout the house.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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