Can Buyer talk to seller directly?
Can A Buyer And Seller Communicate Directly? While it is unethical for a REALTOR to speak to another agent’s client, there is nothing wrong with a buyer and seller communicating directly. They are not held to the same ethical standards. It is completely ok for a buyer and seller to directly speak to each other.
Is it better to have a buyers agent?
Using a buyer’s agent could save you a ton of time and money. Buyer’s agents’ services include: Finding listings and touring houses with you. Agents may be able to give you access to more listings (including those that are For Sale By Owner).
Can you still put offer house under contract?
What does under contract mean in real estate? You can still make an offer on a property that is under contract, and if it is accepted and the first deal falls through for some reason, you will be in position to purchase.
Does Under Offer mean sold?
Under offers is a term used by estate agents and means that an offer has been put to the seller and accepted, but will normally be below the asking price. Sold Subject to Contract (STC) is really the same thing an offer has been accepted by the seller, but the paperwork has not yet completed.
What is the difference between sale agreed and under offer?
Well according to the Property Ombudsman, the first three mean all the same thing – an offer has been accepted/a sale has been agreed but contracts have not yet been signed. “Sold” on the other hand should mean that contracts have been exchanged.
Do estate agents lie about offers?
Do estate agents lie about offers anyway? Estate agents are unlikely to lie about offers, because the risk of a buyer withdrawing from a sale is not worth the small amount of money they will gain if you increase your offer. It is true that many estate agents earn commission on the final sale price of a house.
How long does it take for a house to be under contract?
The most common time period for settlements in different states is 60 days, except in New South Wales where it is 42 days.
Who decides settlement date?
The seller sets the settlement date in the contract of sale. As a general rule, property settlement periods are usually 30 to 90 days, but they can be longer or shorter.
What happens after house is under contract?
If your house is under contract, it means you’ve accepted an offer (congrats!) and signed a purchase agreement with a buyer. This agreement locks in the sale price, any personal property that stays or goes (washers and dryers for example), and the closing date when your buyer will take possession of the home.
Can I view house again after offer accepted?
* Is it rude to take a tape measure to a first viewing? Once you’ve had an offer accepted and want to start measuring up to see if you’ll get your sofa in, then it’s fine. In fact, it’s to be encouraged as it proves to the vendor that you’re serious.