what costs would i be looking at for a full back ground/ credit review of potential tb.is there anyway of getting the tb to fork out for these costs?

According to public records, the person who owns the home died in 2009.

I do have a full time job if that answers your question.

The boundaries of a neighborhood can be larger streets, tracks, parks, etc.A house as close as possible in features (beds, baths), size, etc.Using the same financing method, with an arms-length transaction.Once you've found the right comps, then you have to make adjustments to them based on all of those features to get an accurate value for your property.I used to use a spreadsheet for that, until I built this tool: www.reikit.com/compsThe tool uses Zillow data for lookups, but usually I go in with my own set of comps from my realtors then use the tool for adjustments.The hard part is getting the comps, though, and MLS is always going to be king.Cheers!

I don't agree with the above posts that the agent should receive full commission on this sale because in the past other buyers have walked on them.

I could close with cash, if needed, but would prefer not to tie up all the cash and have to pay for two full closings...

I didn't do home improvements and shop all day - I was actually working full time for the Federal Government (I said I did the crappy stuff after work) - as I still do today.  

The  lender will be found in the public records, clerk of court, official records, searching by the owners' name for the mtg on that property.

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