7 Things Home Sellers Agree to That Quietly Cost Them Thousands Before Closing

A seller reached out after closing $11,000 short on her sale and every dollar came from things she agreed to in the first ten days that seemed reasonable at the time and that she never knew were negotiable. This video covers all seven including repair credits with no contractor quote where sellers routinely give two to three times the actual repair cost, closing cost concessions with no dollar cap where open ended language costs thousands more than expected, inspection periods so long they take the home off the market while the buyer decides, and earnest money so low the buyer has almost nothing at risk if they walk away. The video also covers occupancy arrangements with no daily rate or hard end date, handing over a home without cleaning documentation and date stamped photos, and not having the appraisal gap conversation before going under contract when the stakes are highest. Every one of these is negotiable but only if you know about them before you sign. If you are getting ready to sell your home in 2026 this is the most important video to watch before you accept an offer. 🚚 Selling your HOME? I’d Love to Help! 👋 TAMMY BROXSON, Lic# 3218397 📲 352-785-5775 📧 [email protected] 👋 TAMMY BROXSON, Lic# 3218397 📆 Schedule Discovery Call: https://bit.ly/Sell_consult 🏆 Brokered by: Broxson Real Estate Group, Lic# CQ1058406 Highly Recommended Videos: 🌆 Just Say No -    • 15 Things Sellers Should Never Agree To | ...   🏗️ Seller Beware -    • NEVER Agree to These Things When Selling Y...   🤠 Get Rid of These -    • 25 Things to Get Rid of Before Selling You...   Connect 🌐 Website: https://workwith.tammybroxson.com/ 📺 YouTube:    / @tammybroxsonrealestate   📲 Facebook:   / tammybroxsonrealtor   📱 Instagram:   / tammybroxsonrealtor   💼 LinkedIn:   / tammybroxsonrealtor   Disclosures 😀 Info provided is opinion and for entertainment purposes. 💰 Links shared may be affiliate links to products or services. We may receive a commission, discount or benefit for purchases made through these links. 🔎 Sources Niche, Wikipedia, TravelTime, Census, Real Estate Commission 😀 Info provided is opinion and for entertainment purposes. 💰 Links shared may be affiliate links to products or services. We may receive a commission, discount or benefit for purchases made through these links. 00:00 – Seller Lost $11,000 Without Realizing It 01:52 – Mistake #1: Accepting Repair Credits Without Contractor Quotes 04:15 – Mistake #2: Agreeing to Closing Cost Concessions Without a Cap 05:22 – Mistake #3: Accepting an Inspection Period That's Too Long 08:18 – Mistake #4: Accepting a Weak Earnest Money Deposit 10:30 – Mistake #5: Pre-Closing & Post-Closing Occupancy Mistakes That Can Cost You 11:59 – Mistake #6: Final Walkthrough Mistakes Sellers Make Before Closing 14:46 – Mistake #7: Ignoring the Appraisal Gap Conversation 16:20 – The 7 Seller Mistakes That Quietly Cost Thousands 17:32 – How to Protect Yourself Before You Sign Any Offer 7 Things Home Sellers Agree to That Quietly Cost Them Thousands Before Closing #closing #homesellers #tammybroxson