• Lawnmower, power washer, leaf vacuum, or other maintenance equipment • Recreational equipment, such as ping-pong and pool tables, trampolines, climbers, swing sets, and hot tubs • Sometimes its necessary to think outside the box like offering to pay the condo fees for a year or the taxes. The decision-making process is relatively simple if you consider what items you are willing to part with based on how easy or difficult it will be to move them. Also, consider how often you use movable items and the cost of replacement. You can offer many kinds of incentives. A buyer may request an incentive in the transaction. It’s all part of the negotiation. The more buyers you appeal to in terms of financing, the greater your chances of selling faster. Be flexible, consider offering [Title Insurance], providing a decorator’s allowance or Lawn mowing/ snow removal for a year.
Buyer requests or seller incentives may include:
• Reduction of the asking price • Home Depot Gift Card • Help with lawyer fees • Offering to close in a short time • Offering or transferring a home warranty • Prepaid property taxes for one year • Allowing your mortgage to be assummed (this works well if your mortgage interest rate is lower than the current rates) The list is as long as your agent is creative, so discuss each of these with your listing agent before agreeing with a buyer. 94
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