When I work with clients who say they are writing an offer on a private sale, I always talk about the benefits of working with a realtor.

Realtors do so much legwork behind the scenes that clients aren’t aware of. Most times it is challenging on my end when clients try to tackle the process of writing an offer on a private sale themselves. I joke and say I am going to charge them an extra fee because of the additional work it creates on my end. I don’t actually charge a fee to be clear but I am only half kidding.

When you start down the road of buying a home there are many new and unfamiliar terms you may hear. Whether you are working with a realtor or not, arguably some of the most important things you need to learn about are the “subject to” conditions to include in your offer to........

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