Why Most Buyers Skip Seeing Homes Under Contract But Not Past Inspection For the benefit of home buyers, sellers, and at least a few Realtors, herewith is a key explaining when home showings are still allowed under various MLS statuses (abbreviations in parentheses): “Active” (“A”): showings allowed (the more, the better!). “Active, Subject to Inspection” (“A,i”): depends...Read More
“Good,” “Better,” and “Best” Inspection Timetables The best way for a Buyer to prevail in multiple offers? Easy. Come in with the highest price and the lowest financing risk — or none, in the case of a cash offer. See, “Tiebreaker in Multiple Offers: the Buyer’s Loan Officer.” But that doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways Buyers can make...Read More
“Life is Inspections are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” –Forest Gump (paraphrased) Why waste $300 or $400 inspecting a condo that doesn’t have a foundation, roof, or other structural elements? Why not just apply roughly the same amount towards a home warranty, that will protect the Buyer in...Read More
