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What Are Seller Concessions? Here’s Why They’re a ‘Win-Win for Both Sides’

Realtor.com

One type of incentive that buyers—and sellers—can use is called seller concessions. Seller concessions occur when a seller agrees to cover the cost of things the buyer usually pays for, such as closing costs , title searches, property appraisals, and other fees. How do seller concessions work?

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Seller Concessions in Real Estate Explained

Realty Biz

What to Know About a Seller Concession. Many terms get bantered around in real estate that either a buyer or seller may not know the meaning of. One such term is seller’s concessions. It is not uncommon at all for a client to ask what are seller concessions. What is a seller concession?

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Are There Disadvantages to the Seller Paying the Buyer’s Closing Costs?

HomeLight

To explore the potential drawbacks of paying for buyer closing costs as the seller, we spoke with Tara Limbird , an Arkansas-based agent who heads a team of real estate pros that was nationally ranked at the top one half of 1% of Realtors®. Buyers and sellers generally pay for their own closing costs — but everything’s negotiable.

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What are Closing Costs?

Windemere Selling

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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What your customer should know before making an offer

Real Trends

They need to understand: What earnest money is and what happens to it if the sale falls through (and if it doesn’t) How long the seller has to respond to an offer Who is responsible for an inspection What happens if an inspection reveals significant problems that require repair. Concessions. Contingencies.

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What Are Common Terms and Conditions in a House Offer

Realty Biz

Home Inspection Contingency. One of the most common terms in an offer is the home inspection contingency clause. When the home inspection finds some problems, the seller might agree to cover the cost and have the problem fixed. Sometimes a seller will be willing to pay some or all of these costs to sell their home.

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Georgia Sellers: Here’s a Round Up of Your Closing Costs

HomeLight

Taxes and fees: $3,325 for the transfer, tax, title fees, and escrow fees which we’ll detail below. Although many closing costs are negotiable, sellers in Georgia are traditionally on the hook for the following: 1. You must pay off your mortgage before you transfer the title to your house. Title search fee.