Real Trends

APRIL 11, 2023

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. Whereas seller concessions make the home-buying process more affordable and exciting for potential buyers, while also maintaining the home and the community’s value.

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Redfin

MARCH 18, 2025

Earnest money is a deposit you make after your offer on a home is accepted to show the seller that youre serious about buying. Think of it as a good-faith payment that tells the seller youre committed. You received seller concessions or lender credits. What is earnest money? It can cover part of your closing costs.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 5, 2022

One of the most vital phases of buying a house is having it inspected. Home inspections over the last few years were few and far between. The crazy hot seller's market forced many home buyers into forgoing their inspection. Let's look at what you need to know about home inspection negotiations.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2021

While researching the home sales process, you’ve likely come across the term “seller credit.” A seller credit is a type of seller concession where the seller offers the buyer money at closing to sweeten the deal. Seller credits are money the seller gives the buyer at closing.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 20, 2022

When you understand these terms and conditions, you’re more likely to structure your offer in a manner that will be appealing to the seller. Let’s look at the most common contingencies in an offer and what they mean to buyers and sellers. Common Contingencies Found in an Offer to Purchase.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

And if you do, what are the downsides to paying for the buyer’s closing costs as the seller? 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®.

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HomeLight

JUNE 24, 2022

Another option is for sellers to get a pre-listing appraisal, although, according to Papa, it’s not common in the current market. For sellers who want to get a pre-listing appraisal done anyway, prepare to spend between $350 and $750. Start with a home value estimate. Just enter your address to get started.

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