Recommendations For Shoppers Negotiating A New Home Like 14830 Emberdale Dr In Woodbridge, Virginia

For many people, here's the dream: the seller signs off on your offer, you don’t need to dicker, and and rather you can turn your attention to your and you can get ready to move to your new townhouse. And, sometimes, that's the way the cookie crumbles. Surely, a few real estate sellers accept any offer put before them, and in Northern Virginia for numerous reasons. Conversely, homeowners are also known to reject offers because of rationale known only to them. Or make counteroffers. A counteroffer is more possible if you make an offer with lots of conditions, or when the property or area is highly sought after. If the seller counters, it's now the purchaser's turn to either accept, continue negotiations or move on to the next home in Prince William County. When it's time to negotiate, as your real estate agent, I want you to contact me. I will be your spirit guide for real estate like 14830 Emberdale Dr in 22193, say the word and I'll help you to wrangle with the seller. By this I mean that I will use my experience and negotiating skills as we craft a series of offers and counter-offers to help get you the right deal on the home you want. I've dedicated my professional talents to this. During negotions, you'll be a driver and not a passenger. I’ll help you understand the negotiating tactics we will deploy. Those basics will vary depending upon the place of residence but in Prince William County here are some basics we usually implement. In Prince William County, let's really consider several basics every buyer should know from the outset:

1. Increase Your Earnest Money Deposit

   Your earnest money deposit, or EMD, is the amount of money you put down when buying a home. Increasing this amount of money shows the seller that you’re more serious about the sale. Offering 3% to 4% as an EMD instead of the typical 1% to 3% may be what it takes to persuade the seller to side with you.

2. Raise Your Price (But not too Much)

   Nobody wants to pay too much for a house, but to get the seller on your side, you may need to increase your offer, especially if you started out with a low offer. It’s going to be important to listen to your agent about how much to increase your offer by to make it more appealing to the seller. As your realtor, I’ll be able to use my powers of persuasion to make your offer look more enticing by using similarly priced “comps” in the area. These are homes that have sold that are comparable in terms of size and features. The situation will become stressful and may seem to escalate quickly. You might even feel like you need to do whatever it takes to win. Before you go too far, you’ll need to keep a few things in mind:
   • Your lender has pre-approved you for an amount that you must not exceed.
   • You have a budget, and you cannot exceed it.
   • As badly as you want a house, you need to ensure that your counteroffer is an amount you are comfortable spending. Otherwise you’ll spend all your money on the house and not have any money left over to live your life. And keep in mind, you’re not out of options yet.

3. Buy Your Own Home Warranty

   Sometimes home sellers offer prospective the buyer a home warranty. A home warranty is a plan that covers the cost of repairing major home appliances and systems, like the air conditioner or hot water heater, if they break down within a certain period (typically a year after closing). According to Angie’s List, a basic home warranty costs about $300 to $600 a year. If you want the home warranty, you can tell the seller they don’t need to cover it — then buy it yourself. Just keep in mind, whether you or the seller buy the warranty, you’ll need to pay the service fee (typically between $50 and $100) if something does, indeed, need to be repaired while under warranty. Also, FYI: A home warranty is entirely separate from homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance — the security blanket that covers your home’s structure and possessions in the event of a fire, storm, flood, or other accident — is required if you take out a mortgage. It can cost anywhere from $300 to $1,000 per year.

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