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May 19 2008

Real Estate Contract Seller Mistakes Part I

Top ten seller mistakes when it comes to real estate contracts:

1). They accept more than one contract and get sued for non performance. 

2). They accept an offer from home buyers who have given them a sob story to get the home seller to lower the price of the home.  They also neglect to get a real estate appraisal or check current comparables which will inform them of house price appreciation.

3). They accept an offer from home buyers that do not qualify for the loan.  They waste their time thinking that they are going to closing and have taken steps to move out, only to find out shortly before closing, at or after closing that they are NOT Closing.  If the contract is not well written, the seller may have trouble getting out of the contract.  In which case they may have trouble relisting the property in the multiple listing service (mls) and obtaining another offer.

4) Not read contract clearly and had no idea that they would get less money at closing, no money at closing or owe money at closing.

5). Sellers signed a contract that they did not have a clear understanding that they were paying for they new home buyers closing costs, home warentee, home inspection, termite, mold and radon inspection, first three months of mortgage and lawn service for the first year.

6).Sellers neglected to use the seller disclosure form.  This is form required by law for real estate in most states.  It is an opportunity for the home seller to state what they know is wrong with the property.  If the seller neglects to tell the home buyer what is wrong with the property they may be liable to make repairs after the sale.  In extreme cases they may be forced to purchase their home back and pay damages.

7).  The seller has agreed to for sale by owner finance.  The seller has the brilliant idea of selling the home and keeping the profit of the interest rate for themseles.  Not a bad idea, unless the buyer does not have a job, credit, income or assets, or has provided a significant enough deposit to file a case against the buyer.- You will start to see more of these cases, as fewer people qualify for loans.  Home sellers are taking matters into their own hands.

 8). Seller neglected to disclose that their was water damage or other hazard and the buyer wants out of the contract.

9). Seller does not have money to close and is sued for non performance.

10). Seller misrepresents facts about the real estate for sale or school district and is sued for damages.

Their are top Realtors who are available to provide expert real estate help and guide you through the process.

 It is very challenging for a real estate broker to get everything in the transaction correct, how is a home seller going to avoid mistakes with a real estate contract if they have no prior experience. 

 

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May 19 2008

Real Estate Contracts

Published by Carolyn Thompson under Real Estate

There are a lot of tricky aspects of real estate contracts.  Many real estate agents and Realtors argue over the intention of the real estate contracts.  

There are many type of real estate contracts.  Some are used for real estate listings of residential real estate other are used for commercial or land deals.  If you are selling real estate it is essential that you review a blank contract prior to signing the document.

Some Realtors, agents and brokers can be pushy and if you have taken the time to work your way through this dry material with a trusted advisor you will have the knowledge to go into the deal with at least a general understanding of your rights and how the transaction is going to transpire.

You do not have to know real estate law to enter into an agreement, but it is advisable that you consult a realestate agent or attorney to guide you through the process.  Make no mistakes there is significant liability when it comes to listing a property whether it is in the newspaper or in the multiple listing service (mls) and selling real estate.

Take the time to review a real estate contract before you list your property.

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May 19 2008

Homes For Sale By Owner Marketing Tips

Published by Carolyn Thompson under For Sale By Owner

If you are selling single family homes for sale by owner (fsbo), how do you plan on having the buyer find it?

We have a free listing service for realestate for sale by owner.  We have a limited service agreement, that will get your home listed in the multiple listing service.  This is a limited time offer for Real Estate In Bethesda MD for sale, homes for sale in Rockville, Maryland homes, Virginia homes, for sale by owner washington dc.

If you need a real estate contract please note that we offer one on our main page.  There is no warranty offered with this contract and we recommend that you use a lawyer to review all legal obligations and contracts prior to signing them.

The use of a real estate agent or real estate broker can certainly increase your chances of marketing your home and getting it sold faster with fewer problems.  Real estate brokers have more formal education than real estate agents and have the experience to guide you through the sale process for your real estate in any area with the knowledge that has helped many other home owners.

 For this reason it is no surprise that most for sale by owners (fsbo-s) end up using a Realtor.  Most people who elect to sell their real estate for sale by owner could have avoided significant hassles if they had taken this route from the beggining.

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