PROBLEM: The seller wants you to raise your offering price.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS:

- Raise the price if your comparative market analysis (CMA) warrants it.

- Raise the price if the seller agrees to cover a greater portion of the closing costs.

- Raise the price but ask ask for more.

PROBLEM: The appraisal indicates you're paying too much.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS:

- Review the appraisal for accuracy

- Use the low appraisal as a negotiating tool to bring down the seller's asking price.

PROBLEM: The seller doesn't want to pay for needed repairs.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

- Show the seller your appraisal and inspection reports to justify your request.

- Offer to pay for the repairs if the seller will reduce the sales price accordingly.

- Share repair costs (only if other alternatives don't work).

- Accept the home "as is" (only if other alternatives don't work).

PROBLEM: The seller needs more time before sale can close.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS:

- If you can't adjust your closing date, stick to the date you originally suggested but agree to rent the property back to the seller for a month or two after the sale closes.

POBLEM: The seller wants to close sooner than you do.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS:

- This is a common problem for buyers who must sell their current home to get the money needed to buy a new one. Explain your problem and the seller may agree to wait.

- Reduced the purchase price to compensate the costs for closing earlier.

- Ask seller to pay for closing costs and/or other seller contribution.

Home Buying Process

1:	Get free consultation
2:	Decide to buy
3:	Get your loan approved
4:	Shop for a home
5:	Make an offer
6:	Get a home inspection
7:	Clear required conditions
8:	Sign final paperworks
9:	Move in

Buying a Home

1:	Home Buying Tips
2:	Home Shopping Tips
3:	Choose a Neighborhood
4:	Reasons to Buy a Home
5:	Role and Responsibilities
6:	Negotiation Strategies
7:	Choose a realtor
8:	Move in Process

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