Seller Concessions 101: What They Are and How They Can Help You Save

Seller concessions are closing costs or fees that a seller agrees to cover to help reduce a buyer’s upfront expenses. These costs are negotiated during the offer process, and seller concessions can make a home purchase more affordable without lowering the home’s sale price. In the first quarter of 2

Should You Get a Pre-Listing Appraisal Before Selling Your House?

As home prices fluctuate and buyers focus on affordability, sellers might take a closer look at how they price their homes. One question that comes up often before listing: Can a pre-listing appraisal help set the right asking price before a home hits the market. In most cases, sellers don’t need an

Can a Seller Refuse to Pay a Buyer’s Agent?

Key takeaways Sellers can refuse to pay a buyer’s agent, and commissions remain fully negotiable even after the 2024 NAR settlement MLS listings can no longer display buyer agent commission offers, which means any compensation must now be negotiated off the MLS between the parties involved Not offer

Is FSBO Worth It for Home Sellers?

Is FSBO, or “for sale by owner,” worth it? The short answer is, it depends on your experience, the current housing market, and how much time you have to dedicate to the process. The main advantage of FSBO is the potential to save the listing agent’s commission.  The key trade-off is whether those sa