Selling your home in Austin is an exciting process, but it can also bring unexpected twists. While news of multiple offers and homes selling above asking price used to dominate the conversation, today’s more balanced market brings a new challenge: the “low-ball” offer. Receiving an offer that’s significantly below your asking price can feel frustrating, […]
5 Most Common Reasons Home Purchases Fall Apart & How Sellers Can Guard Against It
When you accept a contract to sell your Austin home, you’re essentially telling the pool of potential buyers your house is spoken for. What some sellers don’t realize is there are still more obstacles the buyer must resolve to continue to move forward. For sellers who have a buyer who cancels, it can be a […]
Does the Seller Have to Give a Buyer a Counter Offer
If you’re an Austin home seller, understanding your responsibilities and options during the negotiation process is crucial. A common question sellers ask is, “Do I have to give a buyer a counter offer?” The simple answer is no. Sellers are not obligated to respond to a buyer’s offer, even if it’s a low ball one. […]
10 Questions to Ask Before Accepting an Offer
If you’ve ever had your home on the market, you are familiar with the multitude of questions you’ll get from potential buyers. Often, inexperienced sellers are thankful to get an offer that they forget to ask any questions of the buyers. When we are representing Austin home sellers, we ask the buyer’s agent a multitude […]
Should a Seller Pay a Buyer’s Closing Costs ?
The question of why should the seller pay the buyer’s closing costs comes up with some degree of frequency. Should a seller pay a buyer’s closing costs in Austin? This is an excellent question and the answer is very straight-forward and pragmatic: You contribute to a buyer’s closing costs so they can BUY your house! […]
