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The Offer – Home Seller’s Top 2 Problems and How to Solve Them

by Sara Driscoll November 20, 2011 Sellers

This is the Moment of Truth. You’ve prepared your home for sale, rearranged your schedule around inconvenient showings and smiled through the annoyances of living in a home that is for sale. Now someone has made an offer and you’re a deer in headlights. Here are a few key things to keep in mind before you reply.

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Negotiating for Home Buyers

Secrets of a Real Estate Agent – Negotiating Tips for Home Buyers – VIDEO

by Sara Driscoll August 15, 2010 Buyers

A home is one of the largest and most emotional purchases most of us make in our lives. Here are a few key points to keep in mind as you negotiate for your Dream Home. SECRET #1: Negotiation Begins Long Before the Offer is Written. Every interaction between buyers, sellers and their agents has a bearing on the outcome of an attempted home purchase. Every question the listing agent or the seller answers can give you a clue as to their motivation. (It’s good to remember this whether you are asking or answering the questions.)

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Negotiating for Home Sellers

Secrets of a Real Estate Agent – Negotiating Tips for Home Sellers – VIDEO

by Sara Driscoll August 15, 2010 Blog

SECRET #1: Don’t Be Emotional. I know that’s easier said than done, but the party that remains calm throughout the negotiation has a serious advantage. Make sure you are that person! Many sellers choose to be insulted by offers they feel are too low. Be insulted by the buyers who DIDN’T make an offer on your beautiful home, not the ones who did. No matter the price, they have paid you a compliment by writing an offer. Accept it for what it is and begin the negotiation. SECRET #2: Don’t Judge the Buyer by their Offer.

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