"Real" Answers

Getting a professional home inspection as a seller helps you catch issues early, avoid surprises during negotiations, and set a fair, accurate asking price.

Selling a house without a realtor means handling the sale yourself instead of hiring a real estate agent. This is commonly known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO).

Types of real estate loans include conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, fixed-rate, and adjustable-rate mortgages.

First-time buyers often put 5–10% down. 15–20% lowers monthly payments. 20%+ may avoid PMI, saving extra monthly costs.

In a short sale, expect long approval times, lender review, possible delays, property sold as-is, and no guarantee your offer will be accepted.

Foreclosure: legal process where a lender repossesses a home due to unpaid loan. REO: property owned by the bank after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction.

A home inspection is very important because it uncovers the parts that buyers don’t usually know right away.

Selling a home as a short sale means negotiating with your lender to sell for less than you owe. Expect paperwork, lender approval, and longer closing times.

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