Seller Concessions Explained

Name: What Are Seller Concessions?
Uploaded: 2026-06-16
Channel: Monika Hosko
Description: Learn how seller concessions work, when they are used, and how they can help buyers reduce closing costs while helping sellers attract more buyers.

Seller concessions can help buyers reduce the amount of cash needed at closing while helping sellers attract more buyers and keep transactions moving forward. In this video, Monika Hosko explains how seller concessions work, when they are commonly used, and why they can be a valuable negotiation tool in today's real estate market.

In this video, you'll learn:
• What seller concessions are
• How seller concessions can help reduce closing costs
• When sellers may offer concessions
• Why a fixed dollar amount is often better than a percentage
• How different loan programs may affect seller contributions

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