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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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What Nina Hollander said. I am going through one now and did 2 last year. In the past I think there were other expenses that the buyer could not pay

May 20, 2016 08:08 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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To some degree. I know that a buyer with a VA loan can't pay for his/her own wood destroying insect report.

May 20, 2016 07:07 AM
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John Meussner
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There's no rule that says "the seller has to pay...." but there are certain items that under VA, the buyer cannot pay.  So, for example, if a termite report is requested/required, a buyer cannot pay for it.  A seller can.  An agent can.  A lender can.  A buyer cannot.

Usually on small items like that, we see a seller pay, but it's not mandated that a seller needs to be the one to pay.

May 20, 2016 08:54 AM
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Sandy Williams
eXp Realty, sandy@sandywilliams.com - Sarasota, FL

The seller is not required to pay anything.  It used to cost the seller $ for the buyer to use a VA loan, but that is not the case anymore.  It's just that the home has to be in excellent condition in order to pass the VA appraisal.

May 20, 2016 06:12 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Only the termite inspection these days. It's quite liberal now. I close 25%-45% of my deals on VA loans annually.

May 20, 2016 01:41 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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There are VA disallowables that the borrower cannot pay. The seller doesn't have to pay them. There could be an agent credit for that. But the disallowables are very minor and low dollar.

May 20, 2016 08:34 AM
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Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
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It is no longer a requirement for the Seller to pay - used to be, not any more. 

May 21, 2016 07:02 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

It's been awhile that I've done a VA so I'll check with my lender resources and get back to you

May 20, 2016 10:02 PM
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Grace Hanamoto
Intero Real Estate - Sunnyvale, CA
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Fred Griffin, John Meussner and Candice A. Donofrio  all seem to be very "dialed in" on this one. 

Unfortunately for us here in Northern California, housing prices have become so incredibly high that most homes do not qualify for VA loans. However, I do remember one that we did a couple years ago where the Seller AND both agents ended up paying for inspections and repairs because the Buyer is disallowed from paying for them.

With the knowledge that this happens, VA buyers are not necessarily the ones sellers here will pick especially when there are many qualified conventional loan buyers vying for the same home.

May 20, 2016 10:49 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
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Nothing major - usually chicken feed if any !

May 20, 2016 09:47 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
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No.  Years ago they did; not anymore.

* There are some things that the Veteran can NOT pay... Broker fees, termite letter, lead paint mitigation... A Seller usually pays the Broker fees, but if there are also termite fees or lead paint issues, the Seller (or the Realtors) will have to pay for them.

 

May 20, 2016 06:40 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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I have clsosed some VA deal and the seller was not required to pay any of the buyers closing cost. 

May 20, 2016 05:23 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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Greg Cremia I do not believe so....though it seems they have to (reading some more answers.)

May 21, 2016 04:32 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Yes!

May 21, 2016 11:51 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Correct! Everything is negotiable and the funding fee is one of them

May 21, 2016 09:51 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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It used to be that VA loans required significant seller closing costs.  Now, not so much.  I've been on both sides of VA loans recently that did not require seller credits for the loan.  Had one listing with three VA offers.  One wanted 12k credit, the second wanted 8k and the third had a lender that specialized in VA loans and didn't need any credits.  Guess which one got the house...

May 21, 2016 03:25 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

What John Meussner said...

May 20, 2016 11:05 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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It is not reuired but is allowed. Most VA buyers ask for teh money becuase they need it. Th ehome has to be in good condition and here the buyer pays for their own inspections and appraisal. 

May 20, 2016 10:50 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

VA loans don't exist in our great land.  You have a great question.

May 20, 2016 10:44 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Paying for the termite inspection should not be a big deal.

May 20, 2016 10:18 PM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I haven't done a VA in years, but will read the responses just in case.

May 20, 2016 09:53 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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The others have answered.

May 20, 2016 09:01 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Not common for me but I do recall one VA loan --- there was no seller contribution.   

May 20, 2016 06:30 PM
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Coal Infantino
Coldwell Banker - York, PA
Realtor specializing in south central PA

The only thing I can think of is the pest inspection.  But other than that the buyer doesn't have to pay anything.  The agent may have to pay for their brokerage fee, depending on your brokerage

May 20, 2016 11:52 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have not done a VA loan in ages

May 20, 2016 10:36 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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seens that way.

May 20, 2016 09:51 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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Yes that is correct. The seller does not have to pay for any of the buyer's closing costs. This is strictly negotiable.

May 20, 2016 08:21 AM
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Bob Crane
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So many of these set in concrete rules with this program seem to be up to the wims of the inspector.

Jun 25, 2017 11:01 PM
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Scott Lawson
America's Home loans - Santa Rosa, Petaluma Mortgage Broker - Santa Rosa, CA
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No to the headline. Yes to the subtext question...

May 26, 2016 07:24 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
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 In Colorado, there used to be fees the buyer could not pay, but nothing anymore.

May 24, 2016 01:51 AM