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Trading homes is not for everyone, however if you are having trouble selling your home, trading it for another could be the right option for you. The concept of trading homes has been around for a while, especially when it comes to a temporary trade with vacation homes. However in the current economy, the urge to trade homes as a permanent swap is becoming more popular.
What are Home Trades?
The word "trade" may be a bit confusing, as you are not literally trading your home, rather you are selling it to a buyer who's house you are buying in return. This is also often referred to as a "house swap" or a "home exchange", two equally inaccurate terms.
When it comes to money changing hands, home trades are very similar to a regular home purchase; you still have to qualify for a mortgage, you still have to pay a down payment and your house still has to have a closing date.
The difference between a regular home purchase and house swap is that the closing dates are scheduled for the same time, providing the piece of mind that you will not be stuck with an additional mortgage.
How to Trade Homes
Here is how trade homes work: essentially each homeowner sells their home in one transaction, and then buys another home in a separate transaction. With home trading it just happens that the homeowners are buying each other's homes.
First and foremost you have to find someone willing to trade homes with you. You don't necessarily require a realtor to set up trade, but if you are unfamiliar with real estate transactions it could save you some headaches. Technology however has helped to bring homeowners interested in trading homes together. There are now many websites available that will help put you in contact with someone interested in trading.
Once you have found a homeowner interested in trading, a real estate lawyer should be brought in to ensure that neither homeowner would suffer any losses.
Pros and Cons of Trading Homes
There are many reasons why you might want to trade homes:
PROS
1. Trading your home will make it easier to sell a property that would be otherwise unable to sell.
2. With home trades you may close faster as both homes close at the same time.
3. You are more likely to receive the appraised value for your home
4. Trading homes also makes it easier to get bank financing.
5. Save money by not having to pay real estate commission or broker fees.
6. Trading homes will make it easier to buy new homes as some builders will buy your home if you buy theirs.
7. Trades homes have simultaneous closing, which ensures you will not end up with two mortgages at the same time.
8. With home trading it is not necessary for both properties to be of equal value.
Like anything good in life there can also be some down sides:
CONS
1. When it comes to trading homes you have to be more flexible when it comes to choosing your home.
2. Since you have the option to trade homes that are not equal in value homeowner may have to come up with cash or a mortgage to make up the difference.
3. Some homeowners looking for home trades may actually owe more than their house is worth. This could cause problems for you, as they may not be able to get a mortgage.
Remember, trading homes is not for everyone, but there are still many good reasons you might wish to trade homes, from the ability to sell a home that would be otherwise unable to sell to faster closing times and higher sale prices to saving money on commissions and fees. In the end, it is for you to decide what is right for your own situation.
Author Resource:-
David Leonhardt and Corey Rozon offer ghost writer services in Ottawa.
For more information on home buying and trade homes please visit RealEstateSynergy.ca.
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