changes” might be enough innocent chatter to squash their interest. Only talk about the features of the home and if by chance your great, great-grandmother on your father's side twice removed gifted you a one of a kind irreplaceable chandelier hanging over head in the one of a kind dining area, mention it will not be staying or take it down before buyers breach the premises as not to get into a discussion of what else is not staying and going. If you show it in the photographs make sure it is part of the sale. Also some buyers are savvy, they know how to make the seller comfortable with them, next thing you know, you are friends and friends usually give some type of discount. Stay neutral.
Underestimating Closing Costs
Many sellers only consider the money they are selling their home for. They don’t appropriately calculate all the costs associated with the sale. Zillow lays out the following list of expenses: · Real estate commission, if you use an agency to sell. · Advertising costs, signs, other fees, if you plan to sell by owner. · Attorney, closing agent and other professional fees. · Excise/Gains tax for the sale, if applicable. · Prorated costs for your share of annual expenses, such as property taxes, homeowner association fees, and utilities. · Any other fees sometimes paid by the seller (appraisals, inspections, buyer’s closing costs, etc.).
Spending Earnest Money Given to You
Do not believe that earnest money given at the time an offer is accepted is yours until the deal has closed and been recorded. Using an experienced real estate attorney is always a good idea. Not just any general lawyer, yes they can cost less, however, a genuine real estate attorney knows all the antics and can possibly save you thousands of dollars. There are too many stories about
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