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We all know that sellers hear what they want to hear and believe what they want to believe when it comes to how market conditions will impact the sale of their home. They believe their home is special and people will be knocking on the door with full price offers within days of hitting the market. The agent , of course!
While the settlement does not address this issue directly, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Statement in the Nosalek lawsuit does: Buyers would have the ability to request in their purchase offer that the sellers pay a specified amount to the buyer broker from the proceeds of the home sale. In a seller’s market, that may well occur.
If you’re looking to buy a home, be prepared to make an offer higher than what’s listed. In today’s market, sellers are juggling multiple offers at once. Meaning, they’re less likely to entertain a low offer or even make counter-offers. Bottom line.
In order to reach an acceptable agreement with the most favorable terms, make sure your buyers are aware of the market and the most important factors when constructing an offer. Requests to sellers to pay closing costs. Other terms, such as closing dates and concessions, may play powerful roles in the strengths of competing offers.
What is a seller concession? This refers to anything that the seller gives or grants to the buyer. Sellers are not the only ones who can grant concessions, but right now it’s in the news more due to changes this year in how we sell real estate and the forms and clauses we use to do so.
Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. The first thing you should do: call your agent, tell them the appraisal price is the highest you're willing to pay, and have them tell the seller so. What is a Home Appraisal?
Market data for real estate can be a blessing when it comes to helping your listing clients respond to off-the-wall, low-ball offers. In one instance, you have sellers enjoying multiple offers on a property and achieving a nice percentage increase above their asking price. As we know, in some situations, sellers will cave in.
Contacting the Seller The first question a buyer must answer is whether the lot is listed for sale or not. For a property that is listed with a real estate broker, the prospective purchaser should retain an experienced buyer's real estate broker to facilitate negotiations with the seller's broker.
In many cases, lenders are motivated sellers who do not want to sit on their REO inventory, and (depending on the bank’s history with the property) these homes may be priced at a discount. Banks are also more likely to present a counteroffer because they must demonstrate they tried to get the best possible price for the property.
However, with proper preparation, the right tools , and an understanding of the market, FSBO sellers can potentially overcome these hurdles. In Texas, the Seller’s Disclosure Notice is a legally required document for most residential property sales. Consider hiring a professional appraiser for a more accurate valuation.
Has the seller recently corrected negative feedback? Has the seller recently rejected offers? What else can the listing agent tell you about the seller’s situation, preferred deal terms like closing and possession dates, etc., which can help you put together an acceptable offer? If so, what was the reason?
Motivated sellers attract motivated buyers. In addition, if you do receive an offer in the first week that is less than you hoped, think twice before you deny it. There is always room to counter-offer and negotiate. Seller Resources. Additional Resources. Fall Home Maintenance To-Dos! September 29, 2020.
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