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In-bounds or Out? The Standard for Buyers’ Walk-Through Inspection

“Substantially the Condition,” Defined (Sort of) [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] “Buyer has the right to a walk-through review of the property prior to closing...
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How to Tell if a “For Sale” Home Has a Major Defect

Reading Between the (MLS) Lines [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] Test your knowledge of today’s housing market, and answer the following question: How can Buyers’...
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Post-Inspection Home Seller (& Listing Agent) Lament: “Why Haven’t I Heard from the Buyer??”

Deafening Silence: When Hours Seem Like Days The inspection was completed, but the Buyer has been uncharacteristically incommunicado. What’s the likeliest explanation? A. The inspection was a disaster, and the Buyer intends to back out. B. The inspection went fine, but the Buyer got cold feet anyways  . . . and intends to back out. C.  The...
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“Substantially the Same Condition,” Defined (Sort of)

Standard for Buyer’s Walk-Through Inspection [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.  If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] “Buyer has the right to a walk-through review of the property prior to closing to...
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3 Things Worth More to a Home Buyer Than $100 Off for an Inspection Item

The Case For Leaving (a little) Money on the Table Home Buyers may not like to hear it, but let me suggest that there’s something more valuable than wringing the last $100 or even $500 out of a deal (depending on the price point), either when negotiating the Purchase Agreement, or resolving any inspection issues...
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Post-Inspection Home Seller (& Listing Agent) Lament: “Why Haven’t I Heard from the Buyer??”

Deafening Silence: When Hours Seem Like Days The inspection was completed, but the Buyer has been uncharacteristically incommunicado. What’s the likeliest explanation? A. The inspection was a disaster, and the Buyer intends to back out. B. The inspection went fine, but the Buyer got cold feet anyways  . . . and intends to back out. C.  The...
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