leverage:
• Major appliances: washer, dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher • Draperies, curtains, blinds, and shutters • Custom-built furniture: bookcases or shelves that fit a particular spot in the house • Area rugs that fit a particular room • Barbeques or smokers • Patio furniture: planters, garden benches, and ornaments • Garden shed • Lawnmower, power washer, leaf vacuum, or other maintenance equipment • Recreational equipment, such as ping-pong and pool tables, above-ground pools, trampolines, climbers, swing sets, and hot tubs Again, the decision process is relatively simple if you consider what items you are willing to part with in advance, based on how easy or difficult it will be to move them. Also consider how often you use your easily "movable" items and the cost of moving them versus the cost of replacement. One important thing to consider is that you should never include, or try to include items that your ex has expressed interest in keeping. Be sure to determine these items proactively so you can bargain freely with the buyers without having to also make concessions to your ex about personal property in the process. There are many kinds of incentives you can offer, and many buyers will request incentives in a real estate transaction. It’s all part of the negotiation.
Buyer requests or seller incentives may include:
• Reduction of the asking price
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