

Raise Your Price (Within Reason)
Nobody wants to overpay for a house, but you may have to increase the amount of your offer, especially if you offered a low amount to begin with. Let your agent guide you regarding the amount by which to increase your offer so that it will be more appealing to the seller. Through the power of persuasion, I will be able to make your counteroffer look more appealing by pointing out other similarly priced homes – or comps – in the area that are similar in size and features. The situation can be stressful and may feel like it is escalating quickly as i negotiate, and you may feel as though you are willing to do whatever it takes to win. But we will keep several things in mind throughout this process:- You have to stay within the monetary boundaries of the pre-approved amount you received from your lender.
- You should never overextend your budget.
- Your counteroffer needs to be an amount that you’re comfortable spending on a home since you want that house but you want to be able to continue living comfortably as well.
- Keep in mind that you’re not out of options.
- Pay for the Home Warranty Yourself Sellers will occasionally offer a prospective buyer a home warranty. This is a plan that, according to Angie’s List, costs around $300 to $600 and covers the repair of larger home appliances, such as the air conditioner and hot water heater, if they malfunction within a certain time period after purchasing the home. Usually the time period is one year. If you want the home warranty but feel that buying it yourself would ease negotiations, tell the seller they don’t need to cover it – then buy it yourself. Regardless of who buys the warranty, you will be responsible for paying the service fee, usually between $50 and $100, if something needs to be repaired while under warranty. You must remember that a home warranty is separate and different from homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance covers your home’s structure and possessions in case of a fire, storm, flood, or other accident. If you take out a mortgage, homeowners insurance is required, and it can costs around $300 to $1,000 each year.
- Know When to Walk If you’re in the middle of negotiations and your gut – or your agent – say that it’s a bad deal, make sure you listen. If you have already made some trade-offs in your negotiating and don’t feel like you could make any more and the seller doesn’t seem willing to budge, walking away may be the best option for you. Walking away from negotiations can be a very difficult decision to make because you’ve already put so much time, effort, and emotion into your negotiations thus far. Even though walking away can be tough, after your feelings of frustration pass, you’ll see that a better deal is out there for you and that next time, you’ll have more experience with negotiating.
4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
Home size: 3088
Added: 10/09/20, Last Updated: 11/25/2020
Property Type: Interior Row/Townhouse for Sale
MLS Number: VAAX246738
Subdivision: Potomac Greens
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