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Buying

General

  • How does buying with Opendoor work?
  • How long does the home buying process take?
  • Why should I buy an Opendoor home?
  • What if I have an agent?
  • Who do I talk to if I need help?

Getting started

  • Do I need to qualify for financing before I submit an offer?
  • How can I buy an Opendoor home?
  • Can I use any lender to get a loan?
  • What financial docs do I need to buy a home?

Browsing and touring homes

  • Will I see all the same homes for sale as I would with a real estate agent?
  • What does it mean when a property is back on the market?
  • How do I know if a property is FHA approved?
  • How do I request a private tour?
  • How do I request a same-day tour?
  • I scheduled a tour. What's next?
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Offers

  • Why do I have to make an earnest deposit? Do I get it back?
  • How much should I offer?
  • What makes an offer competitive?
  • Can I choose my Buying Agent?
  • Can I switch Buying Agents?
  • How are pre-approval and pre-qualification letters different?
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Closing

  • How do I get my property's photos removed from Opendoor’s website and app?
  • Should I buy a home warranty?
  • How does the closing process work when you buy an Opendoor home?
  • Is the money I get back at closing taxable?
  • How does the money I get back at closing affect my loan?
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