{"id":1998,"date":"2023-09-05T21:13:23","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T21:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymortgagepros.com\/?p=1998"},"modified":"2024-02-08T05:45:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T05:45:46","slug":"realtor-provide-great-advice-when-selling-or-buying-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymortgagepros.com\/realtor-provide-great-advice-when-selling-or-buying-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Realtor provide great advice when selling or buying a home!"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-599 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/mymortgagepros.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Zoltan-J1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"250\" \/>When it comes to purchasing a home, most offers include \u201cconditions\u201d (or \u201csubjects\u201d if you are in the provinces of British Columbia or Manitoba), which are requirements or criteria to be met before the sale can be finalized and the property is transferred.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Conditions commonly used:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Financing approval<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Home inspection<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Fire\/home insurance protection<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Strata document review if applicable<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The purpose of these conditions is to protect the buyer from making a poor investment and ensure that there are no hidden surprises when it comes to financing, insurance, or the state of the property.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These conditions are written up in the purchase offer with a date of removal. This is agreed to by the seller before the sale is finalized. Assuming the conditions are lifted by the date of removal, the sale can go through. If the conditions are not lifted (perhaps financing falls through or something is revealed during the home inspection), the buyer can waive the offer and the purchase becomes void.<br \/>In some cases, homebuyers choose to approach an offer without conditions.\u00a0 Below we have outlined the impact of what this means for buyers and sellers to help you better understand the risks and outcomes:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Buyers: <\/strong>The main benefit of a condition-free offer for a buyer is the ability to \u201cbeat the competition\u201d in a heated market. However, it is not without risks.<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Sellers: <\/strong>Typically, a condition-free offer will include a competitive price, willingness to work with the dates the seller prefers, and evidence that the buyer has already done as much research as possible. If time is sensitive for the seller because they are trying to purchase another home or want to move as soon as possible, they may also choose your offer over conditions offers to expedite the process.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5><strong><u>Pros of Condition-free Offers<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5><strong><u>Cons of Condition-free Offers<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Buyers: <\/strong>As a buyer submitting a condition-free offer, you are assuming a great deal of risk in several areas including financing, inspection, and insurance:<br \/>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Financing<\/strong>: While buyers may feel that they have a pre-approval and so they don\u2019t require a condition to financing, it is important to recognize that a pre-approval is not a guarantee of financing. If you are submitting a condition-free purchase based on a pre-approval, buyer beware. The financing is subject to the lender approving the property and the sale; from the price and location to type of property or other variables the lender deems important. By submitting a condition-free offer without a financing guarantee (or an inspection, title check, etc.), there is a risk that the deal can fall through. Even when you do not include conditions on the offer, you still are required to finance your purchase. In addition, as deals are submitted typically with a deposit, there is a risk that if the condition-free offer falls through the buyer will lose their deposit. This amount can range vary in the thousands and is typically a percentage of the purchase price or down payment.<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Inspection &amp; Insurance:<\/strong> If a buyer is also opting to skip the home inspection and home insurance protection conditions to have the offer accepted, then they assume huge risk as they do not know what they are getting and whether or not the property is up to code for insurance.<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Due Diligence:<\/strong> With condition-free offers, there is no opportunity for due diligence after the offer has been made. This requires the buyer to do all their research before their initial bid. Because it is firm and binding, a buyer who decides to back out will likely be met with serious legal ramifications. Submitting an offer without conditions is not due diligence and it is at the buyer\u2019s behest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>For Sellers: <\/strong>When it comes to the individual selling the property, there is less risk with condition-free offers but not zero. While the benefit is essentially there is no wait to accept the offer on the seller\u2019s side, they do not know for sure if financing will come through.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5><strong><u>Financing Around Condition-free Offers<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When submitting a condition-free offer, it is essentially up to the buyer to do as much due diligence as possible before submitting. They will need to identify what the lender is looking for to make sure they walk away with a mortgage. Though approval is never certain, prospective buyers placing a condition-free offer should do their very best to secure financing beforehand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><u>Contractual Obligations<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Be mindful when it comes to purchasing offers versus purchase agreements. While your purchase offer is a written proposal to purchase, the purchase agreement is a full contract between the buyer and seller. The purchase offer acts as a letter of intent, setting the terms you propose to buy the home. If financing falls through, for example, then the contract is breached and this is where the buyer may lose the deposit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is also important to be aware of a breach of contract in the event that a seller chooses to take action. For example, if you submit a condition-free offer of $500,000 and cannot secure financing for that offer and the seller turns around and is only able to get a $400,000 deal with another buyer, they could potentially sue the initial buyer for the difference due to breach of contract.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><u>Preparing a Condition-Free Offer<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>If you have decided to go ahead with a condition-free offer, regardless of the risks, there are some things you can do to mitigate potential issues, including:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Get Pre-Approved:<\/strong> Again, this is not a guarantee of financing when you do make an offer, but it can help you determine whether you would be approved or not.<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Financing Review:<\/strong> Identify what the lender is looking for to make sure they walk away with a mortgage. Though approval is never certain, prospective buyers placing a condition-free offer should do their very best to secure financing beforehand.<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Do Your Due Diligence:<\/strong> Look into the property and determine if there have been major renovations or a history of damage. This could come in the form of a\u00a0Property Disclosure Statement. While this statement cannot substitute a proper inspection, it can help identify potential issues or areas of concern. If possible, conduct an inspection before submitting your bid\/offer.<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Get Legal Advice:<\/strong> This can help you determine your potential risk and ramifications of the offer should it be accepted, or otherwise.<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Title Review:<\/strong> Be sure to review the title of the property.<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Insurance:<\/strong> Confirm that you are able to purchase insurance for the home. Keep in mind, an inspection may be required for this but in some cases, you can substitute for a depreciation report if it is recent.<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Strata Documents (if applicable):<\/strong> Thoroughly review strata meeting minutes and any related documents to determine areas of concern.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While there are things that can be done to help with condition-free offers, it is still risky. Ultimately submitting an offer with conditions gives you the time and ability to gather information on the above, as well as access to the property or home for inspections.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you are intent on submitting a condition-free offer, be sure to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.ca\/agent\/2007305\/zoltan-padar-100-5810-2-street-sw-calgary-alberta-t2h0h2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">discuss it with your real estate agent<\/a><\/strong> as they can determine if a condition-free offer is necessary, or if perhaps a short closing window would suffice to seal the deal. A good realtor will keep you informed of potential interest and other bids during the process as well. Their goal should be to maximize your opportunity and minimize your risk. In addition, before making any offers, be sure to contact me to discuss your mortgage and financing so you can make the best decision.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to purchasing a home, most offers include \u201cconditions\u201d (or \u201csubjects\u201d if you are in the provinces of British Columbia or Manitoba), which are requirements or criteria to be met before the sale &#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/mymortgagepros.com\/realtor-provide-great-advice-when-selling-or-buying-a-home\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[186,1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Realtor provide great advice when selling or buying a home! - My Mortgage PRO - Calgary<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mymortgagepros.com\/realtor-provide-great-advice-when-selling-or-buying-a-home\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Realtor provide great advice when selling or buying a home! - My Mortgage PRO - Calgary\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"When it comes to purchasing a home, most offers include \u201cconditions\u201d (or \u201csubjects\u201d if you are in the provinces of British Columbia or Manitoba), which are requirements or criteria to be met before the sale ... 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