6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home

January 15th, 2015 Categories: For Sellers, Random Thoughts

You’ve worked hard to get your home ready for sale and to price it properly. With any luck, offers will come quickly. You’ll need to review each carefully to determine its strengths and drawbacks and pick one to accept. Here’s a plan for evaluating offers. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fielding a Lowball Purchase Offer on Your Home

January 12th, 2015 Categories: For Sellers, Random Thoughts

You just received a purchase offer from someone who wants to buy your home. You’re excited and relieved, until you realize the purchase offer is much lower than your asking price. How should you respond? Set aside your emotions, focus on the facts, and prepare a counteroffer that keeps the buyers involved in the deal. Read the rest of this entry »

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Do’s and Don’ts of Homebuyer Incentives

January 11th, 2015 Categories: For Sellers, Random Thoughts

Be sure you’re sending the right message to buyers when you throw in a homebuyer incentive to encourage them to purchase your home.

When you’re selling your home, the idea of adding a sweetener to the transaction — whether it’s a decorating allowance, a home warranty, or a big-screen TV — can be a smart use of marketing funds. To ensure it’s not a big waste, follow these do’s and don’ts:

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