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Are closing costs negotiable?
can you negotiate closing costs and are they included in the downpayment?
Asked By Taylor S. | Hampton, VA | 512 views | Buying | 2 years ago
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Brian DiMaggio
Atlanta Communities
Here in Georgia closing costs are negotiable and the down payment is not included. That is a separate buyer expense.
- 2 years ago
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Brinda Griffin
Griffin Realty Llc
Hi Taylor
Yes indeed closing costs are negotiated between the buyer or buyers agent and seller or listing agent
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Kitty Anne Holzbach
Liz Moore and Associates
Closing costs and down payments are 2 different things. Your lender will itemize them for you. Some loans allow sellers to help with your down payment, but most loans do not. A good lender will also look for grant money for you. Your lender is enormously important in this transaction. They can cost you or save you quite a bit of money. Choose wisely! Your Realtor can help you with that.
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