• What Happens After You Accept an Offer on Your South Bay Home?,Ben Larson

    What Happens After You Accept an Offer on Your South Bay Home?

    What happens after a seller accepts an offer in California? Once you accept an offer, escrow opens and a clock starts running. The buyer wires their deposit within 3 business days, you deliver your disclosure package within 7 days, and the buyer inspects and appraises the home during a default 17 da

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  • Selling a South Bay Home With a Solar Lease or PPA: What Escrow Needs First,Ben Larson

    Selling a South Bay Home With a Solar Lease or PPA: What Escrow Needs First

    What happens when you sell a South Bay home with leased solar panels? If you own the system outright, it usually conveys with the home like other fixtures, and you still disclose the details. If the panels are under a lease or power purchase agreement (PPA), the solar company still owns the equipmen

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  • How Much Are Closing Costs for Buyers in the South Bay?,Ben Larson

    How Much Are Closing Costs for Buyers in the South Bay?

    What do buyers actually pay at closing in the South Bay? Buyers in the South Bay typically pay 1 to 3 percent of the purchase price in closing costs, separate from the down payment. The biggest items on the buyer's side are half of the escrow fee, the lender's title policy, inspections, and HOA docu

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