Buying New Construction Before It's Built: Presales, Honestly
Presale buyers trade certainty for choice: deposit risk, slippery completion dates, and builder contracts written by the builder. What to know before reserving.
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All 49 articles tagged “Contracts.” Researched for Greater Seattle, written in plain English.
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What Is Procuring Cause? The Doctrine Behind Commission Fights
Procuring cause is the rule that decides which agent earned the commission when two claim the same buyer. What triggers disputes and how buyers avoid them.
Closing With a Power of Attorney in Washington
Deployed, abroad, or caring for a parent — sometimes someone else must sign at closing. How POA closings work in WA and why approval must come early.
What Is a Due Diligence Period? How Washington Does It Differently
A due diligence period is the buyer's window to investigate a property before being locked in. Washington gets there through contingencies — here's how.
Condo Resale Certificates in Washington: What to Actually Read
Washington condo buyers get a resale certificate during their contract period. Most skim it. Here's what to read closely — and the pages that kill deals.
What Is a Kick-Out Clause? The Seller's Escape Hatch, Explained
A kick-out clause lets a seller keep marketing a home under contract and bump a contingent buyer if a better offer arrives. How the clock works in Washington.
Lease-to-Own in Washington: Read This Before You Sign
Rent-to-own deals are marketed to buyers who feel locked out — and most are structured to favor the seller. How they work, where the money leaks, when they make sense.
Quiet Title Actions in Washington, in Plain English
When ownership of a property is genuinely disputed or clouded, a quiet title lawsuit is how courts settle it. What it is, when it's needed, what to expect.
What Is Seller Financing in Washington? Owner-Carry, Explained
Seller financing means the seller acts as the lender — buyer signs a promissory note, seller takes a deed of trust. How owner-carry deals work in Washington.
Earnest Money in Washington State: A Complete Guide
How much earnest money is normal in Seattle, who holds it, when you can get it back, and how to protect yourself from wire fraud in WA real estate.
Waiving Inspection Contingency in Seattle: The Real Risk
Should you waive the inspection contingency to win in a Seattle bidding war? Here's what's actually at stake, and three alternatives that let you compete without going blind.
What Is a Title Commitment? How to Read One Before Closing
A title commitment is the title company's promise to insure your ownership — and its list of every lien and exception on the property. Here's how to read it.
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