4) Will the help from the seller to buy down the rate through points paid by the seller as a credit at the close of escrow help sell their property? Absolutely! Most lenders are able and willing to work with any mortgagee by offering a lower rate commitment to a qualified buyer with a points buy-down proposal. I have references for that! 5) Does your listing agent know of any lenders who work with high-tech industry leaders and offer bonus rate reduction options to companies such as Facebook or Google employees? I do. Or, will the bank offer relationship rate reductions for borrowers willing to open or move assets into the bank's money market accounts? I have a reference list of such banking lenders with a proven track record of helping my clients! It isn’t easy to sell something for full market value. After all, buyers are always looking for a deal, and shoppers now have more information at their fingertips than ever. You might need to negotiate the price with a buyer, but good marketing will help bring you a full-price offer!
Buyer requests or seller incentives may include:
• Reduction of the asking price • Seller-paid points • Seller-paid Buyer's Broker/agent fees • Help with the down payment • Help with closing costs • Offering to close in a short time • Offering or transferring a home warranty • Prepaid property taxes or homeowners insurance policy for one year • Payment of one year of HOA fees or landscaping and
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