Trulia Voices Real Estate Q&A in Dewitt

Jay
Jay
Home Seller
Lancaster, NY

We now live in Buffalo, NY but have had our home in DeWitt on the market for over a year. Two price

adjustments and no buyers. We have a good agent but are getting desperate. Is a $1000 gas card an acceptable gimmick? Does anyone else have any other ideas besides a market analysis, home inspection, or lowering the price again?

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Keith Braun
Keith Braun
Home Buyer

Fri Aug 15 2008, 18:19

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Ann
Ann
Buyer & Seller
Saint Johns
Thu Jun 5 2008, 11:38

Jay,


Thank you for answering my question! This is so wierd because we saw your home on craigslist (for sale) and I thought I'd take a chance and call your realtor. Well, yesterday I did and it didn't seem like it would work out. She stated that you would be interested in leasing with 5-10k down and for a few years before selling it. We were looking to spend $1200-$1500/mo. If I misunderstood or you change your mind, please feel free to email us. thenewman6@charter.net. I drove by your home yesterday and it looks great! Surprised it hasn't sold!

Angie (Ann)

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Fran Rokicki
Fran Rokicki
Real Estate Pro
06043
Thu Jun 5 2008, 11:19
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You could offer to pay closing costs, which is common in our area of Connecticut. Offering 3 months of mortgage payments would be another incentive. Check with your accountant, you may be able to claim some of these expenses on your income tax.

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