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How can using a Realtor like me add value to your home sale transaction?...

Selling your home? Every seller wants to make sure they sell their home for the best possible sales price. Getting top dollar for your home is not as complicated as you might think. By using a simple negotiation strategy, you can make sure receive the best price for your home listing. The first step in a negotiation strategy begins before you even list your home. Choosing the right real estate agent and listening to their advice regarding home value is important. Choose a realistic list price; over-pricing to “test the market” is not only a waste of time, but as the listing ages on the market, buyers are more likely to write low-ball offers. Once you receive and offer; review and respond to all reasonable offers. Never assume that a buyer isn’t serious just because the offer is lower than you’re willing to accept. Make a reasonable counter offer; if you are motivated to lower your price, you can, but if not, countering with a full price number is acceptable also. Just make sure your price is fair for the actual value of the home. Consider compromising on terms. Often you can negotiate a higher sales price if you are flexible on other terms. Does the buyer need extra time to close/move? Would they like to have the garage shelves or patio furniture? Win-win situations do not have to involve compromising on price. All negotiations are different, but by setting the proper stage and calmly navigating through offers, you can make sure you sell your home for the best possible sales price. Getting top dollar for your home is a simple strategy of fair pricing and unemotional negotiations.

Tamara Rodriguez ~ REALTOR ~ 714-323-4934

DRE 02074397

www.TamaraSellsRE.com

How to Lower Closing Costs

Closing costs help facilitate the sale of a home and both buyers and sellers pitch in. Some closing costs can be paid before the home is officially sold and others are paid at the end. However, closing costs aren’t set into stone and they can be negotiable. You can ask your real estate agent or lender with help in estimating your actual closing costs. Look over everything to make sure all the numbers are right and then you plan accordingly in how you’re going to lower them.

Loyalty Programs Some banks offer assistance to buyers when they use them to help pay for the purchase. It’s a way for a bank to reward loyal customers.

Closing at the End of the Month Schedule your closing at the end of the month so you don’t have to pay the per diem interest for so many days.

Get Multiple Quotes Get estimates from different lenders because you’re looking for the best package of closing costs and interest rates. There might be something better out there.

Junk Fees There may be some fees a lender charges that may be negotiable, such as origination fee, processing fee, or application fee. Make sure to ask if what you are being quoted is the best they can offer.

Title Costs Sometimes title insurance and settlement are bundled together. You may be able to find a title and settlement company that is less expensive.

LENDER - A person or organization who lends money

When you begin your home search, it is important to have a pre-approval letter from a reputable lender. There are a couple super important reasons for this. First, you don’t want to fall in love with a home that you don’t have enough power to purchase. Second, it gives you more leverage when writing an offer. If a seller has multiple offers in front of them, one way to weed out the weaker ones is to reject those that don’t include a pre approval letter. Having your finance plan in place before making an offer shows the seller you are serious about buying their home. Knowing how much home you can afford up front will save you possible heartbreak and headache during your home search. I hope you found this information helpful, and if you need a lender, I definitely have some great ones I can refer you to, so feel free to reach out.

Tamara Rodriguez 714-323-4934 cell 559-492-3341 office [email protected] DRE 02074397|01864461