Recently I read another agent's blog post on seller incentives to help buyers choose their home. In this market most buyers expect sellers to help with closing costs. Here are some other great ideas that can easily be implemented by the seller.
- In addition to offering a gift card to a home improvement store for remodeling purposes, the gift card could also be used for updating paint within the home. Everyone's taste are so different and painting is usally top on the list for alot of buyers.
- Leaving appliances including refrigerator, washer, dryer, upright freezer. Leaving flat screen t.v. especially if it is already installed in the wall. Outdoor patio furniture, gas grills, etc. For first time homebuyers these are items that may not be in the budget.
- If the kitchen appliances are older upgrading with new ones.
- Provide gift card for moving expenses.
- Paying for home inspections, 1st years homeowners insurance, home warranties.
- Landscaping and garbage pick up services.
In this market it takes everyone working together to finalize a transaction. These may seem like small things but that may be all it takes to get the buyer to look at your listing over another. I work with alot of first time home buyers and these are expenses they share with me all the time.
Diana Foster
Realtor Braselton Real Estate Group
Cell - Voice/Text 706-351-1577
Email - DianaFoster1@gmail.com
Website - dianafoster.georgiamls.com
