Real Trends

APRIL 11, 2023

Agents, has the fluctuating market made it more difficult to close deals this past year? As Realtors, we had to think creatively to help our sellers sell their homes. To think outside the box, some Realtors began using seller concessions. You are certainly not alone. In some areas of the U.S., In some areas of the U.S.,

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

For real estate professionals, this option presents an opportunity to capture more sales. Recently, Interested Party Contributions (or seller concessions) have been allowed with HECM for Purchase loans. They have been able to reach sales goals with relative ease for over a decade. What is reverse purchase financing?

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Broke Agent Media

MAY 31, 2023

of home sales during the three months ending April 30 involved seller concessions—just under February’s record high of 45.6% While sellers in some parts of the U.S. While sellers in some parts of the U.S. Seller concessions hit a record in February, with 45.6% and nearly double the 25.5%

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Not helping FHA, VA borrowers get off the sidelines Under current FHA rules, sellers can contribute up to 6% in concessions to FHA borrowers to cover closing costs, prepaid expenses and discount points. “But agent commissions have never been a closing cost from a buyer perspective. Grant said.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2021

From staging fees, home improvements, repairs and seller concessions, there are several hidden costs involved in the selling process. According to Redfin, the average real estate commission is 5%–6% of the home’s sale price. Seller Concessions. Naturally, the price a buyer will ask a seller to pay will vary.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In times as tough as these, mortgage lenders must be proactive in borrower outreach and find consumers’ home finance needs if they’re going to close a deal, a new report by mortgage relationship data company Sales Boomerang concludes. Rocket launched a similar product in September.

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Realty Biz

JULY 6, 2023

Two common strategies sellers use to entice potential buyers are offering a closing cost credit or a price reduction. What Is a Seller Credit? A seller credit, or a closing cost credit, is an agreement where the seller agrees to pay a portion of the buyer's closing costs. Let's take a look.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For a 3-2-1 rate buydown, the seller contributes a lump sum at closing, which is put in the buyer’s escrow account. With the rising rates throughout 2022, and the pace of home sales slowing as a result, many lenders are providing seller concessions to encourage buyers to strike a deal.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From getting pre-approved for your mortgage to offering flexible closing dates, these strategies are designed to put you in a stronger position. Limit or eliminate seller concession requests When crafting an offer that stands out, minimizing or completely avoiding requests for seller concessions can significantly boost your chances.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2023

None of the surveyed mortgage professionals said staff cuts caused decreased ability to close loans and lack of training were the challenges they faced. A total of 45% of participants said home sales in their markets will remain flat for the next three months; 30.3% said sales will go up more than 5%; and 25.2% About 47.1%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

For Rocket Pro TPO, home sellers or real estate agents will be funding the program, similar to a buydown program rival United Wholesale Mortgage launched last month. UWM announced that its temporary rate buydowns – fueled by seller concessions – would reduce borrowers’ interest rates by up to 2% for the first two years of a mortgage.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This leaves you with three options if you want to move forward with the sale. Ask for seller concessions to make up for the increased price. Change your closing date to a more convenient one for the seller. If you had an appraisal contingency in your sales contract, you could do this without any sort of penalty.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Industry experts estimate that sellers can expect to pay anywhere from 6% to 10% of their home’s purchase price in closing costs when it’s time to sell. So if your home sells for $450,000, you could spend anywhere between $27,000 to $45,000 in seller fees. Typical seller closing costs. Should you consider it?

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Windemere Selling

JANUARY 19, 2022

The closing process in a real estate transaction finalizes the terms of an agreement between the buyer and seller, leading to the transfer of the property’s title. Before a buyer can hold the keys to their new home, and before a seller can celebrate the sale of their property, closing costs must be paid.

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HomeLight

MARCH 5, 2024

A seller assist, also known as seller concessions or seller credit , is an arrangement where the seller of a property agrees to cover part of the buyer’s closing costs. Closing costs can include a variety of expenses, such as loan origination fees, title insurance, and appraisal fees.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2023

Understanding the borrower Randy Kaufman, a senior loan originator at Notre Dame Federal Credit Union , offered his client the option to float his rate for a transaction that is set to close at the end of June. Being conservative never hurts and being strategic about the market is important, Jared Sawyer, a sales manager at loanDepot , said.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2021

Whether you’re selling a modern condo in Atlanta’s Midtown or a century-old property in Savannah’s Historic District, you need to know the closing costs sellers are responsible for in Georgia. The last thing you want is sticker shock when you review these subtractions in your seller’s settlement statement. Not in Atlanta?

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

When you sell your house without the help of a real estate agent, you’ll save money on commission fees but won’t escape closing costs entirely. The same closing fees that apply to an agent-assisted sale will be charged to a FSBO seller, with the exception of the agent commission. Seller FSBO closing costs.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

As a seller, your home sale price and proceeds are very different numbers. You’ll need to subtract your closing costs to determine how much money you’ll walk away with after the sale. So, what are closing costs in Delaware? In Delaware, sellers typically pay 6% to 10% of the home’s sale price in closing costs.

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The Close

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Gross commission income (GCI) is the full amount of money a real estate agent may receive in exchange for representing a buyer, seller, or both in a real estate transaction. GCI is generally calculated by multiplying the commission rate by the final sale price. Fill in your final sale price and commission rate below.

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Easy Agent Pro

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Carefully consider factors like inventory levels, average sale prices, and average days on the market before making decisions. A larger deposit can give the seller confidence in your ability to close the deal and may make your offer more enticing compared to others.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2022

Home prices have remained stubbornly high , and there’s tens of billions of dollars in homes for sale beyond the conventional loan limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It comes at a time in which the housing market favors buyers and seller concessions become more frequent. Jumbo loan volume increased 3.1%

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Real Trends

JULY 11, 2022

This is the traditional strategy, but in some cases their dollars can go further if they look in different areas that are close to their desired location. Of course you want the sale to go through, but explaining contingencies in a contract reduces stress for home buyers and builds a feeling of trust and good will between you.

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

Once your offer has been accepted, the excitement kicks in, and the countdown to closing begins. But before you can get your keys, you’ll want to be cautious of any roadblocks or setbacks that could cause a delayed closing and postpone your move-in date. So how can you avoid a delayed closing? What does delayed closing mean?

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 1, 2022

After the COVID-19 pandemic-fueled homebuying rush reduced the number of homes for sale to all-time lows, the inventory of housing has since rebounded. more homes for sale in November compared with the same month in 2021. That translates to a whopping 240,000 more homes for sale on any given day in November. There were 46.8%

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Realty Biz

APRIL 20, 2022

When the home inspection finds some problems, the seller might agree to cover the cost and have the problem fixed. The language in the offer to purchase will allow you to escape the sale with your money back. You can’t decide to let the seller know you’re backing out after the inspection clause expires.

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Redfin

JULY 26, 2021

The average cost of selling a home in the US is approximately 10 – 15 percent of your home’s sale price. Though not mandatory, the presale inspection provides insight into what might need to be repaired and what may hinder a sale or cause it to fall through altogether. Almost always, the seller pays the total commission cost.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The home inspection contingency in a real estate contract allows the buyer to back out of the sale when there are issues. Most of the time, the problems are not significant enough for a buyer to terminate but to either negotiate the price or ask the seller to complete repairs. How to Negotiate Problems Found at a House Inspection.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The report noted, “It’s time to stop questioning whether iBuying is good or bad and start asking if an instant offer is a good option for your next home sale.”. Buy before you sell, sale leaseback, and especially cash offer options for home buyers catapulted the growth of Power Buyers and their accessibility to consumers.

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Windemere Buying

JUNE 22, 2022

Sellers will typically request alterations like a higher price, a modification to your contingencies , or an adjustment of closing dates. Prepare for counteroffers ahead of time with your agent by discussing your price limit , how much you’re willing to budge on your contingencies, your flexibility around closing dates, etc.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 10, 2020

But it’s not the only negotiable part of the sale—there are plenty of other ways to haggle aside from list price. “In In most parts of the country, sellers often have multiple bids right now,” says Danielle Samalin , CEO of Framework Homeownership. “In Just remember: It’s not a given that the sellers will be willing to budge.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When the appraisal comes in lower than your offer price, it’s either an opportunity for you to renegotiate the sales price with the seller — or it’s going to completely derail your home sale, and you’ll have to start over again. If they are unwilling to budge on price, you can also renegotiate seller concessions.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 27, 2022

If you want to give yourself a better chance of having your offer accepted, making it as clean and straightforward as possible will appeal to the seller. Any proposal full of contingencies or seller concessions isn’t going to look as good. Your earnest money is a way of showing the seller that you are a serious buyer.

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Real Trends

JANUARY 2, 2023

If the interest rates do drop and get closer to 5%, agents can expect a mini-boom in which the low rates will re-inspire housing demand significantly and boost overall sales. There will be less price negotiation, more rate buy-downs and more seller concessions. That includes the lender your homebuyers and sellers have chosen!

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HomeLight

APRIL 14, 2023

But even though the monthly mortgage payments fit into your budget, you’re concerned about coming up with enough cash for a myriad of closing costs in addition to the down payment. Find a Buyer's Agent What are closing costs? Although the down payment is not part of your closing costs, it is typically due at the same time.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Also, cutting back branches that are close to or touching the roof, will prevent damage in stormy conditions when branches fall or rub against it. Although replacing the roof may seem like a logical course of action, it may be more beneficial to negotiate a seller's concession with the home buyer.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

After all, commissions are typically the seller’s responsibility. You’re wondering if there’s any way to save money on your sale, perhaps by using a flat fee broker. While sellers can save money on that side of the transaction, he cautions that they’re still paying the buyer’s agent commission of 2%-3% at closing.

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