Negotiate terms that buy you time

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If you’re sitting on the sidelines because you’re afraid you won’t find another house to buy, rest assured. There are things we can negotiate that take the worry out of selling. 

As the seller, you’re in the driver’s seat. You can make requests of your buyer that might not be available in a different market. If you’re selling your home and buying another, consider negotiating a rent-back. 

Renting back from your buyer takes the pressure off of finding another home quickly. A rent-back also allows you to make an offer on a new home without the contingency of first selling yours, which makes your offer more competitive.

If you’re ready to list your home, right pricing is key to getting multiple offers. We use a variety of pricing strategies to ensure your home is priced right. Our goal, like yours, is to achieve the highest price and the best terms.

What are “best terms”?

In many ways, the terms of the offer are as important as the price:

  • Is the buyer proposing to pay cash or secure a loan?

  • How much is their down payment?

  • What is the earnest money amount?

  • Will they do an appraisal and if so, are they offering to cover the gap?

Even though we’re in a seller’s market, the basic rules of getting your home ready to sell still apply. It’s to your advantage to make your home and property as attractive as possible:

  • De-clutter by packing up your personal items and knick-knacks

  • Clear any debris from the property

  • Clean the yard and gardens

  • Clean the front porch

  • Clean the house

  • Stage your home to create neutral living spaces


If you’re thinking about selling but keep getting cold feet, give us a call. We’ll discuss strategies for stress-free selling and home purchasing.