Finding the Right Seller
The best seller is one who is highly motivated. A highly motivated seller is more likely to
sell for less than his or her house is worth. And it matters that you find out why; learning
the reason why can help you get the price you want and help the seller get what they want:
a timely sale.
When given the opportunity to meet with sellers, ask them why they are selling. The
reasons could be anything from job change to a new location to financial problems. If you
can solve their problem, whether it is cash related or time related, do so. For example, if
the sellers are highly motivated because they need to move quickly, give them a fast sale -
and a lower price. If you can make an offer, even a low one, that gives them cash in a
short time, they are more likely to accept.
There are also some sellers that you should avoid. Not every seller is as genuinely
motivated as they make themselves out to be. Some possible hints:
* seller stalls on having the home appraised or inspected
* seller is unable to clear up liens against their property
* seller does not own 100% of their property
* seller pushes back the move-out date
* seller does not have a replacement property or back up plan
It is impossible to find the perfect seller. But it is possible to find out which sellers are
legit, and which ones are not.
sell for less than his or her house is worth. And it matters that you find out why; learning
the reason why can help you get the price you want and help the seller get what they want:
a timely sale.
When given the opportunity to meet with sellers, ask them why they are selling. The
reasons could be anything from job change to a new location to financial problems. If you
can solve their problem, whether it is cash related or time related, do so. For example, if
the sellers are highly motivated because they need to move quickly, give them a fast sale -
and a lower price. If you can make an offer, even a low one, that gives them cash in a
short time, they are more likely to accept.
There are also some sellers that you should avoid. Not every seller is as genuinely
motivated as they make themselves out to be. Some possible hints:
* seller stalls on having the home appraised or inspected
* seller is unable to clear up liens against their property
* seller does not own 100% of their property
* seller pushes back the move-out date
* seller does not have a replacement property or back up plan
It is impossible to find the perfect seller. But it is possible to find out which sellers are
legit, and which ones are not.
Still have questions? Contact me today for a
free consultation!
free consultation!
Colin O’Neal
Buyer’s Agent
200 Rufe Snow North, Suite 202
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 898-0145 Office
(817) 898-1771 Fax
colin@househuntersdfw.com
Buyer’s Agent
200 Rufe Snow North, Suite 202
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 898-0145 Office
(817) 898-1771 Fax
colin@househuntersdfw.com
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