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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Redfin

MARCH 18, 2025

Think of it as a good-faith payment that tells the seller youre committed. This deposit is usually between 1% and 3% of the homes purchase price, but the amount can vary based on the local market and the agreement between you and the seller. You received seller concessions or lender credits.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 5, 2022

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. With bidding wars being the norm and not the exception, many buyers were waiving their inspection to strengthen their offer. Best of luck with your purchase!

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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. Kauffman confirms that seller credits are an important building block of the negotiation process.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 20, 2022

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. Home Inspection Contingency. One of the most common terms in an offer is the home inspection contingency clause.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

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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HomeLight

JUNE 24, 2022

One of the first steps in assessing how much money you’ll keep after selling your house, is determining its possible market value. Contacting a local agent in your market is the most effective way of finding a true market evaluation,” says Marissa Papa , a Connecticut real estate agent with 18 years of experience. Get Estimate.

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