It would be wonderful to get an all-cash offer, at full price, ready to close on your timeframe, and with no inspections or repairs. However, “perfect” offers are very rare, and in almost all circumstances, there’s a little give and take from both parties. Here’s a scenario that provides a good example of what we mean.
Let’s say a buyer offers full price for your home but asks that the price include the washer and dryer, and that the broken window in one of the bedrooms be replaced. There are some sellers who will take a firm stance and say “I’m not giving my washer and dryer to anyone, and they can repair the window themselves.”
Let’s take a closer look
The washer and dryer are valued at $1,000 and it’ll cost $150 to replace the window. So, the question becomes one of, is it worth it to lose a $700,000 sale over $1,150 dollars? In most cases, our answer would be no. However, maybe there’s a meeting in the middle. Maybe you counter their offer by stating that they can have the washer and dryer for $500.00, and that you’ll credit them the $150.00 at closing.
That way, both parties may find that they’ve reached a reasonable solution instead of missing out on a great deal for both. We’ll help you determine the best way to handle ANY scenario that comes your way during the sale of your home. You can count on it! It’s what we do!
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It would be wonderful to get an all-cash offer, at full price, ready to close on your timeframe, and with no inspections or repairs. However, “perfect” offers are very rare, and in almost all circumstances, there’s a little give and take from both parties. Here’s a scenario that provides a good example of what we mean.
Let’s say a buyer offers full price for your home but asks that the price include the washer and dryer, and that the broken window in one of the bedrooms be replaced. There are some sellers who will take a firm stance and say “I’m not giving my washer and dryer to anyone, and they can repair the window themselves.”
Let’s take a closer look
The washer and dryer are valued at $1,000 and it’ll cost $150 to replace the window. So, the question becomes one of, is it worth it to lose a $700,000 sale over $1,150 dollars? In most cases, our answer would be no. However, maybe there’s a meeting in the middle. Maybe you counter their offer by stating that they can have the washer and dryer for $500.00, and that you’ll credit them the $150.00 at closing.
That way, both parties may find that they’ve reached a reasonable solution instead of missing out on a great deal for both. We’ll help you determine the best way to handle ANY scenario that comes your way during the sale of your home. You can count on it! It’s what we do!
