Encouraging signs in the housing market may entice more homeowners to put their properties on the market in 2013. Still, it isn’t exactly a seller’s market yet – and deals can fall through at the last minute for a variety of reasons. Financing delays, low appraisals, title problems, home inspections and even buyer’s remorse can interfere with a seller’s ability to close. The good news: Many of these problems are preventable if sellers are proactive and involved, says Lanny Baker, president and chief executive of ZipRealty Inc., a residential real-estate brokerage. Here are some tips. [Read this article]
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