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Negotiating a Sale with someone with a Disability
When someone decides to put an offer in on your home, the negotiating process begins. This process involves the buyer, the seller, your agent, maybe a lender and many offers going back and forth. It is a confusing and complicated process to begin with, but it may be even more complicated if the buyer has a disability. Sometimes there will be certain things to consider and it’s important to know what to expect. Here are some tips to help make the process easier for everyone involved. So this way everyone gets the best deal possible.
Talk with your agent about any concerns
Your real estate agent sells houses to all types of people with varying needs. They will be able to offer advice and tips for negotiating with someone with special considerations such as someone with a disability.
Talk to the buyer as you would any other person
It is important that you talk to the buyer with a disability as you would any other person unless directed otherwise. After all, disability or not, they are planning to buy your house, so it’s important to make them feel comfortable and happy.
Offer to make modifications to your home if needed.
In order to get the asking price you want, it may be good to offer to make any special modifications to your home within reason.
Be careful not to assume they cannot pay your asking price because of the disability
This will cause discrimination problems and just get you and your agent into trouble, so be careful when phrasing questions regarding payment.
Make sure that any special conditions are discussed
If the person with a disability requires any special conditions during the negotiations make sure these needs are taken into considering, such as meeting at an accessible place, having lower tables, and more. This will help the process to be easier and the buyer will appreciate the extra time and effort and may accept your offer.
These tips about negotiating a sale with someone with a disability will help make everyone feel more comfortable about the process. This way the buyer can be at ease and you as a seller can be put at ease too and hopefully reach a reasonable agreement about a sale price for your home. Then everyone wins and is happy in the long run.
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If you live in or around neighborhoods that have older residents, you may need to know some tips about how to show your home to someone with a disability. This is much like getting your home ready for any potential buyer with a few key differences. You will need to be aware of their needs as a buyer and what is important to them. Here are some tips to help make the process of preparing your home easier for you and everyone. This way you can worry less and enjoy your future more.
Ask your real estate agent for advice
Real estate agents have experience showing homes to a wide variety of people and clients and may be able to offer advice as to how to show your home to those with special needs and considerations. Starting here first is a good idea.
Make sure pathways and entrance are completely clear
This is an important step when showing any home, but it may be especially important to those using canes, walkers, or wheelchairs to get around. If the path isn’t clear, they will not be able to get to your home to see it.
Know the measurements of your hallways and doorways
An important consideration for a person with a disability is whether or not they can get around. Knowing the measurements of your hallways and doorways will be important to them and knowing this information will be helpful in selling your home.
Show them any special features of the kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms
Anyone with a disability might need extra space, so make sure to make clear pathways and show them any extra space you may offer in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, as well as anything that could be added later on.
Talk with the people viewing your home
Talk to the people viewing your home or have your agent help you. Knowing what they find most important and then highlighting those features is a good way to sell your home and may make it faster too.
Following these steps will make showing and selling your home to someone with a disability easier and smoother for everyone. This way you can know that you have done everything possible and can have fewer concerns and look to your bright new future.
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