A contract between a seller and a real estate agent that grants the agent the exclusive right to market and sell the home.
Selling a home in its current state without making repairs or improvements before closing.
A condition in the contract that must be met for the sale to proceed (e.g., buyer’s financing approval, home inspection).
A neutral third party that holds funds and documents during the transaction process until all conditions are met.
A deposit made by the buyer to show they are serious about purchasing the property. It is held in escrow and applied toward the purchase at closing.
A legal record of property ownership. A title search ensures the seller has clear ownership and no outstanding liens on the property.
Fees associated with finalizing the sale, including escrow fees, title insurance, commissions, and taxes.
The amount a seller takes home after deducting all costs associated with selling the property.
A report analyzing recent home sales and market conditions to determine a competitive listing price.
The price a property would sell for under normal market conditions based on supply and demand.
The number of days a property has been listed before going under contract. A high DOM may indicate overpricing or low demand.
A professional evaluation of the home’s value, often required by lenders to approve a buyer’s mortgage.
A listing price adjustment when a home has not received sufficient buyer interest at its original price.
A database used by real estate agents to list properties and share them with other agents and buyers.
A system that syndicates MLS listings to real estate websites like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin.
A scheduled event where potential buyers can tour the home without an appointment.
A showing event exclusive to real estate agents to familiarize them with the property before it goes on the market.
The process of furnishing and decorating a home to make it more appealing to buyers.
A buyer’s formal proposal to purchase the home, including the price, terms, and contingencies.
A response to an offer with adjusted terms, such as price, closing date, or contingencies.
When a seller receives more than one offer at the same time, often leading to a bidding war.
A strategy where buyers submit their strongest offer, often used in multiple-offer situations.
Costs that the seller agrees to pay on behalf of the buyer, such as closing costs or repair credits.
A clause in an offer where the buyer agrees to increase their offer price if competing bids arise.
A detailed assessment of the home’s condition, typically conducted by the buyer before closing
Items that the buyer asks the seller to fix after the home inspection. The seller can negotiate these requests
A legal document in which the seller provides details about the home’s condition, past repairs, and known issues.
A legal claim against a property due to unpaid debts, which must be cleared before the home can be sold.
The process where a buyer formally removes contingencies (e.g., inspection, financing) before finalizing the purchase.
A document that outlines all final costs, fees, and financial details before closing.
A buyer’s last visit to the home before closing to ensure all agreed-upon repairs were completed and the home is in the expected condition.
The final step of the transaction where the deed is officially recorded with the county, transferring ownership to the buyer.
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