I remember it like it was yesterday. I had found the home of my dreams, and my real estate agent was trying to make a deal. Unfortunately, the sellers wouldn't budget on the sales price, and I was left wondering if I could foot the bill for closing costs. I was devastated, and I didn't know what to do. However, my agent asked me to trust him while he offered a tremendously low amount, coupled with amenities like home warranties and closing cost allowances. I was scared, but I decided to go with it. Believe it or not, he pulled it off--saving me thousands of dollars. This blog is all about trusting your real estate broker and letting him or her do their job.
It can be tempting. Throwing a crazy high price on your house to see if anyone will bite. The extra money would be great so why not, right? Actually, you may be surprised at what will happen.
Newness Window
Every house a newness window. How long that window is depends on the market, but you want to take advantage of it wherever you live. The problem is that overpriced houses are skipped over.
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