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Updated over 15 years ago,
Asking for help re offer on my FSBO
I'm waiting for the details of the first offer on my FSBO. It's been on the market for 29 days today. It's a 3/2 in move in condition, AFAIK no repairs, major or minor, to be made. I have it listed at $149,500.
I understand the offer is $140K, with a VA loan, and the buyer is asking for 4% back. I understand that with a VA loan that the buyer can ask for 4% of the selling price. Is that correct?
Is it required that the seller agree to that 4%?
What percentage does the VA require from the seller?
What closing costs does the VA require the seller to pay?
What is the least I can agree to and still have the VA accept the term?
4% of 140K is $5600. 140-5600=134,400
Then there is the agent commission of 3% of the sale price,
3% of 140 000 = 4200 agent commission
Now I'm at 134,400-4200=130,200 for me to take to the bank. Less than that, because I still have MY closing costs...
Then there is the agent commission of 3% of the sale price,
3% of 140 000 = 4200 agent commission
Now I'm at 134,400-4200=130200
I’m doing some research now for recent sales. Some of the old info puts the price of this offer in line with a few offers on same size houses about a year ago, but I have no idea of their condition.
This 130 K for me is quite a bit less than what I need, what I was hoping for.
VA loan requirement info and suggestions on countering this, please.
I need to respond by 3PM tomorrow, Sunday
Thanks
Ofgift