I’m seeking to interview business/finance faculty, personal finance experts, real estate attorneys, and other professionals for the story below (no lending experts please): Understanding personal loans. This article will explain what personal loans are, how they work, how to qualify, the process involved, loan terms and conditions, and more. I can only accept full-sentence written responses (which I can use as quotes) for this article, but please contact me first if you are interested in participating, before writing any responses. My deadline for written answers to these questions is 2 PM Central, Thursday, May 15, 2025. Thanks for participating!

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QUESTIONS: 1. Exactly how long does the seller have to accept an offer? 2. Is a seller legally required to respond to an offer? 3. What are some reasons why the seller will not respond to your offer as a buyer? (E.g., the offer was low, they have multiple offers, they might be skeptical about the offer, etc.) 4. What should you do if the seller is not responding? Please provide detailed tips (e.g., be patient, talk to your agent, start looking for other options, etc.) 5. What are some signs that your offer will be accepted by the seller? (E.g., quick response or counteroffer, seller asks for more details, seller asked for a pre-approval letter, etc.) 6. Explain why and how setting an offer expiration on your offer gives you more control and can push sellers to act faster 7. How can you make your offer more attractive? (E.g., offer a substantial earnest money deposit, show proof of funds, a stronger offer, etc.) 8. Is it normal for sellers to accept their first offer? 9. What happens after an offer is submitted? 10. Can a seller back out once an offer is accepted? 11. Anything else you’d like to add? 12. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?  

Published on: 9/24/2025

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