Selling a home “Offering Incentives”

Some sellers list at the rock-bottom price they’d really take , because they hate bargaining. Others add on thousands “just to see what happens.” If you want to try the latter and you have the luxury of enough time to feel out the market, sit down with us and work out a schedule in advance. If you haven’t had many showings, you may need to lower your price. Plan on doing that regularly until you find a level that attracts buyers. Make a schedule in advance, before emotion takes over and you’re tempted to dig in your heels.
In todays market it’s best to list your home at the “rock-bottom” price, as this is when it gets the greatest audience, on the hotsheet (new listing) the day after you list.

Sometimes cash incentives are as effective as lowering the price, especially in the lower price range where buyers may be “cash poor” you may offer to pay such items as;
a) Some or all of a buyer’s closing costs
b) Discount points required by the buyer’s lending institution
Both, only if offer is close to asking price
c) Bonus to selling broker, bring a successful offer within thirty days.

24 College St, Unit 5, Clinton, CT.06413 – Sold

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Ranch, first floor Condo in sought after Moorings complex, on quiet cul-de-sac, with two large bedrooms, large living room and dining room, new kitchen, new appliances, lots of closet space, new bathroom, storage in shared basement, ready for immediate occupancy, near beaches, schools, shops, highways and places of worship.

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440 Shelton Ave, New Haven, CT.06514 – Dead Deal

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Completely remodeled two family, near St. Vincents Hospital and Yale University, 5 bedrooms, new kitchens, new bathrooms, new windows, new roof, newly painted in and out, perfect for owner occupant or investor, also near schools, highways, shops, downtown and places of worship.

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Housing, Showing Signs of Recovery

The last quarter of 2007 showed improvements in homes sales, says the National Association of Home Builders.
Click here for the December 2007 Seiders and Economic reports.