Homebuyers Have More Negotiating Power | What Buyers Need To Know

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Homebuyers Have More Negotiating Power | What Buyers Need To Know

Buying a Home? You May Have More Negotiating Power Than You Think.

With more homes competing for buyers, some sellers are becoming more flexible on price, closing costs, repairs, and other terms.

But negotiating power isn’t the same everywhere. It depends on the local housing market, the property, how long it’s been listed, and seller motivation.

The key isn’t just finding a home you love. It’s knowing where you have room to negotiate and structuring an offer that puts that opportunity to work.

Ready to turn today’s market into your advantage... and eventually a set of keys?

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Nick Flerlage

The foundation of a farm life shaped Nick Flerlage more than almost anything else in his life. He grew up on a tobacco farm in rural Southern Maryland, the youngest of five children. His Dad was a....

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