
Having an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to open escrow is not just a customary practice; it's a fundamental step that signifies your serious intent and ensures the validity of the contract. When you provide EMD as part of your offer, it demonstrates to the seller that you are a committed and genuine buyer. This deposit serves as a tangible expression of your earnestness to proceed with the purchase, legally binding the contract and instilling confidence in the seller that the deal is progressing with a dedicated party. EMD not only solidifies your position as a sincere buyer but also establishes the groundwork for a secure and legally sound real estate transaction.
A Double Close real estate transaction, also known as a simultaneous closing or back-to-back closing, is a sophisticated real estate strategy used to facilitate the sale of a property through two sequential transactions conducted in rapid succession.
Here's how a Double Close typically works:
1. Purchase Agreements: Instead of the conventional single purchase agreement, a Double Close involves two separate purchase agreements. The first is between the original seller and an intermediate buyer (often referred to as "Buyer A"), while the second is between the intermediate buyer (Buyer A) and the ultimate buyer (often known as "Buyer C").
2. First Closing (A-to-B): In the initial phase, the intermediate buyer (Buyer A) purchases the property from the original seller, typically with their own funds. At this point, JK Creative Systems, as transactional funders through joint ventures, can step in to provide the necessary capital for Buyer A to complete this A-to-B transaction.
3. Second Closing (B-to-C): Following the first closing, the intermediate buyer (Buyer A) promptly sells the property to the ultimate buyer (Buyer C), often at a higher price. Buyer C provides the funds for this transaction.
4. Ownership Transfer: Legal ownership of the property transfers first from the original seller to Buyer A in the initial closing and then from Buyer A to Buyer C in the subsequent closing.
Double Closings are frequently employed by wholesalers for various reasons. One common motive is to conceal the assignment fee they earn from the original seller, as this fee can be substantial. Additionally, some jurisdictions have implemented laws that regulate or restrict wholesaling transactions, prompting the use of Double Closes to navigate these legal challenges.
It's important to note that disclosure requirements in Double Closings can vary. While disclosure to all parties involved is not necessarily mandated by law, it is often a practice encouraged by ethical standards and required by some title companies. In some cases, wholesalers may choose to employ two different title companies to manage each phase of the transaction.
2% for 24 hour transactional loan (minimum return of $2000)
+ 1.5% per day fee for addition days money is held in escrow
+ If there are two separate title companies involved in the double close we charge 3%
If there is additional paperwork/terms for Morby Method / Transactional, for example a deal over 500k or needing us on the operating agreement we charge 3%.
(Please note that all the above numbers are on average and subject to change at anytime time.)
We will not allow our money to go hard unless a buyer has submitted their EMD. The buyer's EMD MUST exceed our funding and fees. If the deal does not go through the seller has already agreed that EMD is refunded to us. This is how we stay protected from going out of business. That being said, we make our money at closing. Your assignment fee will cover our funding fees and additionally net you a substantial profit.
Yes. For EMD we have a 5% upfront deposit ($250 minimum), NON REFUNDABLE, credited toward the fees if the deal goes through. (This fee is wired/zelled directly to us and paperwork on fees will reflect the difference between initial deposit and fee)
