Selling your home in Florida isn’t free. Along with paying to get your home ready to sell (improvements, paint touch-ups, etc), you’ll also need to cover a variety of closing costs. Exactly what you must pay for and how much you’ll owe varies. What are Closing Costs? Closing costs are the costs associated with buying…
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When you buy a home in Florida, you’re not just paying for the home’s sales price. You’ll also need to pay closing costs. Home buyers closing costs are the fees and dues above the sale price that consummate the sale. Exactly what you need to pay for and how much you’ll need to pay varies….
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Real estate contingencies make the sale conditional. In other words, the buyer will only buy the home if certain conditions are met. The appraisal contingency in Florida is a common contingency that impacts whether or not a sale goes through. Below, we’ll explore the appraisal contingency in-depth, including when to use it, when not to,…
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Home sale contingencies are a common part of the home-buying and home-selling process. In fact, in May 2020, the National Association of Realtors found that 76% of offers had contingencies. Understanding what contingencies are out there—whether you’re a seller or a buyer—will help your real estate experience run smoothly. What are Home Sale Contingencies? Contingencies…
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Ready to move, but only if you can sell your home first? You aren’t alone. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), more than half of home buyers in 2022 previously owned a home. Many choose to buy and sell at the same time. While it may require some extra effort, you can make…
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Curious if you can buy a home without a real estate agent? In Florida, yes, you can legally purchase a home without a real estate agent or representative. However, just because you can, doesn’t mean that you should. Before continuing on, it’s important to note that typically a buyer’s real estate agent is paid for…
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Selling a home can be an emotionally exhausting and, sometimes expensive, process. While you’re sure to hit some road bumps, you can do a lot to avoid costly mistakes when selling your home. Buying a home? Check out 10 home-buying mistakes to avoid! 1. Trying to Sell Your Home On Your Own Selling your home…
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Realtors may make good money off the sale of your home, but it’s probably not as much as you think. How Much Money Do Real Estate Agents Actually Make? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for real estate sales agents was $49,980 as of May 2022. The median annual wage…
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What is a Post-Occupancy Agreement? A post-occupancy agreement is made between a seller and a buyer of a property that allows the seller to remain in the home for a certain amount of time after the sale of the home. It’s a mutually agreed-upon contract that’s added as a rider to the sales agreement. Why…
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Florida has lower property taxes than many other states. How much you’ll owe depends on where you live in Florida, the value of your property, any exemptions you qualify for, and when you make your payment. When Are Property Taxes Due in Florida? Property taxes in Florida are county-wide, not state-wide. However, the due dates…
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