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Home Buying Tips in a Seller’s Market

A home seller’s market is simply a matter of economics. Inventory is low and demand is high, leading to some homes being on the market for only hours with competitive bidding.

Home prices have been going up for 50 consecutive months across the country, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.

It’s still possible to buy a home in a seller’s market, though it’s obviously more difficult than it is in a buyer’s market or otherwise. Here are a few tips for buying a home in a seller’s market:

1 - Make your best offer first
In strong seller’s market, it is recommended to make your best offer first. Owners are going to see three, five, 12 offers all at once.

2 - Be ready to bid
One option is to add an escalation clause of about $1000-$3000 more than the highest bid received. This expresses a strong desire for the property and a willingness to pay the most, sometimes this works and sometimes it doesn’t.

3 - Don’t counter
There are no counter offers in a seller’s market, for the most part. They don’t need to write a counter, they can pick and choose the very best offer. So a buyers offer better be amazing on the first go.

4 - Show cash
Show a seller how serious you are by offering more cash than normal in earnest money — a deposit made to the seller to show a buyer’s good faith in a transaction.

5 - Offer non-price factors
Some sellers will accept your price if you provide some non-price considerations that can speed up the transaction, also called contingencies. Such as... waiving the financing contingency, waiving or limiting inspection to three to five days and for informational purposes only.

6 - Have money for a low appraisal
High home prices can lead to home appraisals that don’t climb as fast, leaving lenders to not fund the loan. Home buyers should have money set aside to the pay the difference between a contracted purchase price and the appraisal.

7 - Use videos and letters
Not everything in a home sale is about money. A seller’s nostalgia for their home can be strong, and a short, personal letter from a buyer that shares how they’d enjoy living there might sway them. Though not recommended by us for liability reasons.

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Sold 40 photos	116 High Range Rd	Londonderry	Londonderry	SOLD $680,000	3,708 sq. ft.	Duplex	Multifamily
Sold 40 photos	73 Highland Dr	Danville	Danville	SOLD $570,000	1,824 sq. ft.	Colonial	Residential
Sold 40 photos	2 Saint Marys Lane	Salem	Salem	SOLD $469,000	2,422 sq. ft.	1 3/4 Story	Residential
Sold 41 photos	70 Scrabble Rd	Brentwood	Brentwood	SOLD $440,000	1,568 sq. ft.	Ranch	Residential
Sold 35 photos	41 Kristin Dr	Derry	Derry - Hampstead Line	SOLD $430,000	1,796 sq. ft.	Colonial	Residential
Sold 40 photos	161 Sandown Rd	Chester	Chester	SOLD $419,900	3,640 sq. ft.	Colonial	Residential
Sold 40 photos	100 Hall Rd	Fremont	Black Rocks Village	SOLD $380,000	1,790 sq. ft.	Ranch	Condominium
Sold 39 photos	37 Pine Ridge Dr	Candia	Candia	SOLD $375,000	1,536 sq. ft.	2 Story Split	Residential
Sold 41 photos	27 Jefferson St	Derry	Downtown Area	SOLD $370,000	1,601 sq. ft.	1 3/4 Story	Residential
Sold 5 photos	7 Chester Rd #308	Derry	Benjamin Chase Mill	SOLD $359,900	1,412 sq. ft.	Single Story	Condominium
Sold 15 photos	7 Chester Rd #305	Derry	Benjamin Chase Mill	SOLD $350,000	1,122 sq. ft.	Single Story	Condominium
Sold 40 photos	109 Fordway Ext	Derry	South Derry	SOLD $335,000	1,968 sq. ft.	2 Story Split	Residential
Sold 40 photos	18 Braemar Rd	Windham	Windham	SOLD $335,000	1,548 sq. ft.	Townhouse	Condominium
Sold 21 photos	7 Chester Rd #302	Derry	Benjamin Chase Mill	SOLD $329,900	1,396 sq. ft.	Single Story	Condominium
Sold 29 photos	685 Candia Rd	Chester	Chester	SOLD $325,000		Other	Lots and Land
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Mortgage Closing Costs: How Much You’ll Pay
Mortgage closing costs run from 2% to 5% of the loan cost, including property taxes, mortgage insurance and more.Mortgage closing costs run from 2% to 5% of the loan cost, including property taxes, mortgage insurance and more.

After receiving your loan application, you’ll get a loan estimate, which will give you a ballpark figure of what the closing costs for your exact situation could potentially be. This will give you a good sense of what to expect. You can download our closing cost worksheet that breaks out all the closing cost fees.

Origination Fee – Usually ranges from .5% to 1% of the loan.

Credit Report Fee – Costs up to $75.

Appraisal Fee – A single-family home costs between $450 – $650.

Survey – If needed, usually costs $300 – $400.

Legal Fees – Fees range from $600 – $1,000 depending on the attorney and the

specific transactions.

Title Search – Fees can vary greatly, but are approx. $125 – $200.

Title Insurance – The cost can vary, but it usually about .5% of the purchase price of the home.

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) – Usually required if your down payment is less than 20% of the purchase price. Fees can vary greatly, but the average premium is 2.5% of the mortgage, with a portion of the total premium due at closing.

Homeowners Insurance – Approximately $600 and up.

Prepaid Interest – Cost can vary greatly. Estimate the interest beginning from the day of

closing to the end of the first month of ownership.

Points – One point is 1% of your loan amount.

Escrow Fees (or Closing fee) – This is paid to the title company, escrow company, or attorney for conducting the closing.

Realty Tax Transfer – NH – .75% of Purchase Price

Recording Fees – Range from $150 – $400.

A helpful tip: Scheduling a closing at the end of the month can actually help minimize your final expenses since your interest is based on the days remaining in the month.

Who Pays for Closing Costs?

The home buyer is usually the one to pay the most in closing costs. Buyers can ask the

seller to pay for some of the fees, but it can affect the final negotiated price of the home.

An incentive for the sellers to pay these fees is the tax deduction, but this is becoming

rarer in the current real estate market.

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