Washington State Protocol??

[Theresa Nardello]

Hi.  I live in California and have a home in Washington that I'm flipping, and a serious buyer is asking me to cover his down payment and closing costs.  I'm familiar that closing costs are often paid by the seller, but have never heard of paying a buyer's down payment.  He is telling me this is common in Washington.  Has anyone ever heard of this?

Also, is it protocol for me to pay all closing costs or just a portion?

Thanks in advance!

Teri