Serious sellers3 of 7With unemployment rates still high and looming holiday expenses, many home sellers are extremely motivated to sell immediately and are more willing to negotiate a lower home price. "Properties that are on the market over the holiday season usually have very serious sellers," says Sherry Chris, president and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in Parsippany, N.J.Lori Bowers, a broker with The Lori Bowers Group Desert Properties in La Quinta, Calif., agrees."Many owners are anxious to get the home sold before the end of the year because it helps on their taxes," she says. Moreover, a serious seller means more negotiating power for the buyer, especially if the home has been on the market for several months. Related Articles:10 steps to 'short-sale' buyingFind the right house for you7 steps to great foreclosure buy'Perfect' time to buy a homeRelated Links:15-year or 30-year mortgage?Fixed- or adjustable-rate mortgage?Rent or buy your next home?Estimate your FICO score – free! advertisement
With unemployment rates still high and looming holiday expenses, many home sellers are extremely motivated to sell immediately and are more willing to negotiate a lower home price. "Properties that are on the market over the holiday season usually have very serious sellers," says Sherry Chris, president and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in Parsippany, N.J.
Lori Bowers, a broker with The Lori Bowers Group Desert Properties in La Quinta, Calif., agrees.
"Many owners are anxious to get the home sold before the end of the year because it helps on their taxes," she says. Moreover, a serious seller means more negotiating power for the buyer, especially if the home has been on the market for several months.
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