I don’t want to try to convince you one way or the other, but here’s my take on the following
– Seller wants a 12 day investigative period (normally 17 days).
I don’t think this really is a big deal. 17 days or 12 days. A good inspector can find things in 12 days or 17 days….
The problem I would have is the “as-is” sell condition….
-They do not want to do any repairs so what you find is what you get. Or, you cancel and move on.
And then at the same time…..
“- Seller will pay for home warranty for 1 year upgraded.”
“- Since seller is doing home warranty – as a house warming I will do rebate to you now of $450.00.”
– Seller does not want to pay closing cost – however is willing to give credit for needed work (like landscaping) ($5,000). We would do this on a request for repairs form at the time of the counter offer so it is in writing.
So let me get this straight. Seller is only going to entertain offers at $375k, which is $76k above asking, and yet then come back and “offer” a $5000 credit, which in the grand scheme of things is peanuts. Interesting. If I was going to stick it to actual buyers in multi-offer scenario that are offering $375k and above, I’d really stick it to the buyers and not offer any concessions, not even $5000. Because if there really are people willing to pony up an extra $75k for the house, an extra $5000 is nothing for the buyer to cough up….Like in the bay area, homes are sold “as-is” and often times the buyer ends up paying for everything, including all closing costs. But here, this selling is willing to give a credit for $5000.
For me, I would give the middle finger and say fvck you to the seller…..Offering that $5000 credit to me is like insulting. Either blatantly tell me you are trying to stick it to me, or sell it at a realistic listing price. But don’t sit here and jack up the price and then pretend you’re trying to be a nice guy by offering me a $5000 “credit”…Lol….
