BEFORE YOU VIEW A HOME
BE READY FOR THESE UPFRONT COSTS
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE
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EARNEST MONEY
Within 3 days after a buyer executes a contract, the buyer must deliver the earnest money to the title company listed on the contract.
What is Earnest Money? See below for details.
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right to terminate
Within 3 days after a buyer executes a contract, the buyer must deliver the right to terminate or option fee to the seller listed on the contract.
What is the Option Fee? See below for details.
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home inspection(s)
Buyers are encouraged to have the property inspected by a licensed professional within an allotted time after a buyer executes a contract.
How much for a home inspection? See below for details.
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APPRAISAL
Within an allotted time after a buyer executes a contract the mortgage lender may request the buyer to pay for the cost of an appraisal.
How much for an appraisal? See below for details.
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buying a new construction home
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