by agreeing to pay the $7,500 in closing costs, but only if the bidder is willing to pay the original price of $250,000 for the property. • You’ve reduced your loss to a more reasonable amount, at $7,500. • The bidder is still getting a deal, and you’re getting a fair price. (Keep in mind these numbers are only approximations. Actual numbers will vary. We think you can see the point, though.) Ideally, this approach allows you to get back the money you invested for closing costs as soon as the deal is done. However, there’s one major hurdle that could hinder you. In the event your home won’t stand for the amount of money you’re asking, you’ll have to go back to the drawing board.
A bank isn’t going to lend more money than your home is worth.
However, paying closing costs in many situations can be a great way to close a deal. It can mean the difference in your possible buyer choosing to go into debt for your home rather than a home down the street. It’s just a matter of asking a fair price for an outstanding home from the very beginning.
A FINAL TIP: HOW TO IMMEDIATELY GAIN THE UPPER HAND IN ANY NEGO AND IN ANY NEGOTIATION
If you ever feel you are getting “taken advantage of ” in any negotiation, do this. Tell the buyer that you’re changing your mind. Yes, that’s right. You’re taking your home off the market.
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