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

Realtor.com

Getty Images In a real estate transaction, both the buyer and the seller are looking to maximize their bottom line. This means navigating the highs and lows of the real estate market and strategizing ways to improve the terms of the deal on the table. One type of incentive that buyers—and sellers—can use is called seller concessions.

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Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers

Housing Wire

Adding this cost to their side of the transactions would throw the vast majority of them out of the market entirely.” 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.

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Fees and Costs Associated With Selling a House in 2023

HomeLight

Depending on the price range of the home, I tell my clients that they need to be ready to spend 9%–10% of the sale price on selling costs, including the real estate agent commission and closing costs,” says Joanne McCoy , a top-selling real estate agent in Lincoln, Nebraska. Selling fee Typical % of sale price Real estate agent commission 5.8%