buyers, so be ready for compromises and don’t go overboard. Taking some unique and bold measures can let your property stand out among the thousands put up for sale, but at the same time, the extras you are prepared to give need not prove too expensive to you. 2. Consider offering to compensate the buyer for the points he needs to pay to secure a mortgage. You might also be able to come forward to pay the attorney fees the buyer might incur during the process. Give a receptive ear to the buyer’s demands and requests and see that they are accomplished to the maximum extent possible—as long as they are reasonable, like replacing a window or painting a room. These little things can help you close the deal in a slow market. 3. In a slumping market, it pays to hire a real estate agent even more than usual. Though the commissions you will have to pay them can go up to 6% of the sale value, they can be much more aggressive in contacting as many potential buyers as possible and using their professional networks to drive the sale with significant momentum. Studies show that For Sale by Owner is ineffective at driving traffic. Though it is not guaranteed that an agent will always be successful in selling a home, the idea is that professional agents can increase the possibility that a qualified buyer will visit your house with an offer. Open houses offer designated times when buyers can walk through the property and clarify any issues they want to know about your home. This is best done with the help of a real estate agent. Most buyers might feel uncomfortable asking to open up closets and drawers and discussing what they do and do not like with their family when standing in front of the homeowner. Potential buyers are always more comfortable having the time and freedom to explore the property in depth in the absence of the seller, so it is good to get out of town for some time and let the agent handle the chore of describing the property to the
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