If you’re like most people, you already know that buying a home is part of a negotiation process. You ask for something, the seller agrees or disagrees, you adjust your expectations and try again. But what most people believe is that you can only negotiate price in a real estate purchase contract – and they’re missing out.
Here’s what you need to know about negotiations and real estate contracts.
3 Simple Things Your REALTOR® May Be Able to Negotiate When You Buy a Home in Midland
You can negotiate just about anything you’d like into your real estate purchase contract. Your Midland REALTOR® will handle the negotiation process for you; he or she will go back and forth with the seller’s agent until you reach common ground.
Check out these three things – other than price and repairs – that many people don’t know they can negotiation:
- A home warranty
- A home cleaning
- Fixtures
Here’s a closer look at each.
Negotiating a Home Warranty Into Your Contract When You Buy a Home in Midland
A home warranty is a form of protection – it’s a little like your car’s warranty. Home warranties generally cover major home appliances (and some even cover major systems, like electrical, plumbing and HVAC).
You may be able to ask your sellers to purchase a one-year home warranty for you, which can give you the peace of mind you need after the transaction is said and done. That way, if something unexpected comes up, you only have to pay the deductible on your policy (it’s usually between $75 and $150) rather than paying for a repair or replacement.
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Negotiating Professional Cleaning Into Your Contract When You Buy a Home in Midland
Most people clean a new house from top to bottom before moving in – but you may not have to. You can ask the seller to provide a professional cleaning before you sign your final contract and purchase the home. It’s up to the seller whether to agree, but it never hurts to ask for something that’ll save you time.
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Negotiation Fixtures Into Your Contract When You Buy a Home in Midland
Some things automatically come with a home – they’re called fixtures. Fixtures are things that are attached, like light fixtures, ovens and stoves, and custom window blinds that were made for the windows they’re in. If something’s not attached to the home, it usually goes with the seller when a new owner takes possession.
However, that’s not always the case. You can ask the seller to leave something you love – or that really “fits” with the home, such as the refrigerator. The seller doesn’t have to say yes, but like anything else, it never hurts to ask.
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