Tuesday, December 20, 2011

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Which Seller Incentives do you think Tempts the Buyers today?

More and more sellers are still trying to get the buyers attention and are offering all types of  incentives. They are offering everything from closing-cost assistance to remodeling credits . They are even offering hot tubs, home theater systems, flat-screen TVs, and cars, and more. Boy wouldn't I love to be a buyer in today's market. How about you? 
The incentives don’t actually put the deal together, but it makes the deal more enticing. Can you believe a seller who offered his 1970s Cadillac El Dorado in a real estate deal just to get the deal done. They will do what they have to in order to get the buyers and the agents to come view their home.
A seller may be convinced that the extra incentives bring the bueyrs into their home for a showing, and wonder, is it worth it?
Some of the top incentives are; 
    • Sellers are offering gift cards to a home improvement stores or even a local flooring company if the property that is being sold is in need of repair; 
    • Closing cost contributions; This is a biggie that buyers love;
    • Home warranties, which will cover HVAC systems and other major appliances. This is great if it is an older home. This warranty is generally for one year and sometimes longer; 
    • They will even pay some condo fees, which is a big plus for the buyers pocket book; Sometimes they will pay, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months or more;
    • One of the biggest incentives is; offering the buyers agent a bonus on top of what their fee is, plus the bonus; Sometimes they will offer up to $3,000.00;  This entices the agent to show their buyers this particular property. 

  • Looking for the right agent to get your home sold in today's market? Contact MaryAnn Dempsey and let's put an incentive plan together and get your home sold.  508.952.0172  mdempsey@kw.com