The thing that is most attractive to buyers is a home warranty policy.  The good news is that this is also the most cost-effective incentive option for sellers, too.

Sellers can assure buyers that any unexpected repairs that fall under the warranty policy will be covered.  A home warranty typically costs only a few hundred dollars for the seller and can offer the buyer a tremendous amount of peace of mind.  There are a number of home warranty providers out there, so make sure you do your research to find the best provider for the home in question.

The economic and lending environments have created a situation in which many prospective buyers don’t have the cash required to cover their closing costs.  Many times, the difference between a buyer being able to buy a home or having to pass it up can lie in the closing costs.

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Sellers who are willing to contribute to the closing costs stand a much greater chance of attracting a larger pool of buyers.  Sellers can decide how much they want to offer based on what makes financial sense for them and the prospective buyers.  While this might be a bit more costly option than the home warranty, it can be equally as effective in sealing a deal.

If your listing has a feature or flaw that repels buyers, consider offering a credit towards repairs or remodeling.  If you are receiving feedback that buyers consistently don’t like a particular aspect of the floor plan or condition of a listing, then consider a credit.  This gives you and your client a way to overcome a potential objection right up front.  The more objections you can remove, the closer you get to a sale.