A question you should ask every seller when you’re about to list a property is: "Do you have an FHA, USDA, or VA loan?"
These loans are often assumable, making the property highly valuable. If they have an interest rate below 5%, the house can fetch a premium price.
For example, if current interest rates are at 7% and a buyer can assume a 4.5% loan, it's a fantastic opportunity. There are some caveats, though. Be cautious about locking up veterans' benefits, preventing them from using those benefits elsewhere. If the seller is retiring or doesn't plan to own another home, they might be okay with someone assuming their loan.
For USDA and FHA loans, the buyer must qualify. They can't be a deadbeat; they need to qualify for the loan. Most buyers in a position to assume these low-interest loans will be thrilled, and your sellers can get a premium price.
Start asking sellers, "Do you have an FHA, USDA, or VA loan, and would you be okay with it being assumed?" There are many...
Hey guys, you're gonna be taking a listing in the next couple weeks. And when you take that listing, what if I give you a tool that can help you market it in a way that will set you apart from all the competition and help you sell for top dollar—despite the interest rate issues that we're having in the marketplace right now?
Here's your golden ticket:
When you're sitting with the seller, I need you to ask them this question:
"Can I ask you, what kind of loan do you have on this home?"
If they answer that they have an FHA or a VA loan or a USDA loan, guess what? Those loans are potentially assumable. And if they have a loan interest rate of less than 5%—even less than 6% today—that could be very valuable to a buyer in the marketplace.
Now, there are some conditions and qualifications. Obviously if they're doing a VA loan, the buyer has to be a veteran themselves. But most of these just require that the...
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