December Your Virginia Home Archives

How Much Should the Deposit Be?

By asking for a substantial deposit - anywhere from 3-5% - you will not be running the risk of the buyer giving into ‘cold feet’ or opting to forgo the deposit and start proceedings on another home. Unfortunately some people don’t find a problem with staking claims on more than one property while searching for […]

Getting the Offer on Paper

There’s no such thing as a handshake deal in real estate. Make sure you have something in writing before they leave the house.
You have all the necessary documents ready thanks to your preparation with the lawyer. You’ve discussed the price and negotiated what stays. Now you can ask what down payment they have ready […]

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