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Steps to Buying Your Home |
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Once
your offer is made there may need to be some negotiating in order
to reach an agreement. Keep in mind that almost everything is
negotiable when you are buying a house. This can give you a great
deal of leverage in the buying process, that is, if you have adequate
information and you use it in an appropriate manner. Some of the
things that you may have to negotiate on are:
- The
price
- Financing
- Closing
costs
- Repairs
that need to be done
- Appliances
and fixtures
- Landscaping
- Painting
- Occupancy
time frame
The
key to successful negotiating is keeping in mind that the end
result must make both you, the buyer, and the seller happy. Otherwise,
negative feelings will persist throughout the remainder of the
process and someone may walk away feeling that they were not treated
fairly.
Your
agent can save you time and money by representing
your best interests and negotiating on your behalf. Your agent
should have the knowledge and expertise necessary to make sure
that your offer is accepted at the best price and terms possible
for you.
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