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Let’s Make a Deal! 7 Things You Can Negotiate When Buying a Home—Beyond the Asking Price

Realtor.com

In most parts of the country, sellers often have multiple bids right now,” says Danielle Samalin , CEO of Framework Homeownership. But even in a seller’s market, there are myriad opportunities to negotiate, from requesting home repairs to offering a speedy closing. Of course, price is important when you’re buying a home. Time to close.

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16 Tips to Win a Bidding War on a House

The Close

That showed the sellers that my clients were more invested and serious about purchasing the home. Don’t Ask for Seller Concessions In many transactions, asking the seller to cover some of the associated home purchasing costs is customary. But every little concession is important when you’re in a bidding war on a house.

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Opendoor vs Offerpad: How Do These Homebuying Companies Match Up?

HomeLight

Like Opendoor, they also offer a home listing option for sellers. Their Flex List with Confidence, which allows you to list and keep their offer on hold, charges 6% plus an estimated 1% in buyer’s concessions. They also estimate 1% in seller concessions if you list with them, but there’s no cancellation fee.