Talking Realty
Talking Realty
Glen Whitten
Hidden Offer Costs That Destroy Your Bottom Line & How to Negotiate Them | Ep 45
1 hour 3 minutes Posted Jul 2, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
Introduction: Hidden Costs in Home Selling Offers
Glen’s First Offer Experience
Understanding Offer Reviews
Key Clauses Impacting Your Bottom Line
Seller Concessions Explained
Buyer’s Agent Commission
Property Taxes and Conveyance Fees
Title Fees and Company Selection
Miscellaneous Junk Fees
Hidden Fees in Real Estate Transactions
Document Storage Fees: A Realtor’s Perspective
Pushing Back on Unnecessary Fees
Seminars and Junk Fees
Marketing Fees and Home Warranties
Utility Holdbacks and Rent Prorations
HOA Fees and Point of Sale Certificates
County Requirements for Well and Septic Certification
Negotiating Fees Without Blowing Up the Deal
The Ackerman Method for Negotiation
Final Thoughts and Q&A Announcement
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An offer may be enticing on the surface, but hidden costs can erode their bottom line. Glen Whitten, a seasoned realtor with over 2,500 home sales, explains how to identify and manage these expenses. Learn about the significance of focusing on the net proceeds, the negotiable nature of contract terms, and the importance of scrutinizing every expense. Key topics include seller concessions, buyer’s agent commissions, property taxes, conveyance fees, and title-related costs. Glen also outlines negotiation strategies and the value of using multiple counteroffers to reach a favorable deal.
You’ll learn:
Which fine print terms can quietly gut your profit
How to use counteroffers and addendums to protect yourself
What’s changing with the NAR lawsuit and how it affects seller-paid commissions
Proven strategies to negotiate thousands of dollars back into your bottom line
Whether you’re selling FSBO or with an agent, this episode could save you thousands.
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Key Resources:
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FREE Estimated Seller Net Sheet
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Selling A Property With Tenants | Ep 40
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss
Contact Information:
Podcast Website: TalkingRealty.com
Ohio Property Group: OhioMLSFlatFee.com
Email: [email protected]
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Ryan Phillips / Associates Title: 614 419 2418
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Book: “You Can Sell It” by Glen Whitten
Course: “Living To Listing” Complete Listing Prep
Glen’s Call Schedule
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