So they say, “Hey, could you cover closing costs?” Which in buyer-speak sounds sweet and innocent, but in seller-speak sounds like: “Hey, can you give me $8,000 a e $8,000 after I already negotiated you down $10,000? Thanks, you’re the best.” Now, From Your Perspective (a.k.a. “ e (a.k.a. “Do I Look Like a Charity?”) You’ve put in the work. You’ve updated the floors, staged the living room, even baked cookies during your open house. And now the buyer wants you to dig into your own pocket to help them move in?
Hold on. This actually can work in your favor.
Here’s the trick: you say “yes,” but with a twist.
“Sure, I’ll pay your closing costs—as long as you pay my full asking price.” Boom. Win-win. You look generous, they get help, and you walk away with the same amount you wanted in the first place. Let’s Look at the Numbers (Because Math Is More Fun When It Makes You Money) • Your asking price is $250,000 $250,000 • Closing costs are $7,500 • Buyer offers $240,000 $240,000and asks you to pay the $7,500 If you accept, you’re basically selling your home for $232,500 $232,500. Ouch. Here’s the better move: • You counter: “Sure, I’ll pay closing costs—but only if you offer $250,000.” Let’s say:
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