Should Sellers Pay A Buyers Closing Costs? - What Sellers Need To Know In Today's Real Estate Market!

Should Sellers Pay A Buyers Closing Costs? - What Sellers Need To Know In Today's Real Estate Market!

Published: June 19, 2026

Duration: 8:58

Should A Seller Pay for The Buyer’s Closing Costs?
What Sellers Need To Know. 
by Jim Mazziotti - June 2026

One of the top questions I get from my SELLER clients is... Should I Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? 

In today's shifting real estate market, sellers are facing new pressures to sweeten their offers by covering buyer closing costs, a significant change from just a few years ago when sellers held most of the negotiating power.

I recognize that understanding this evolving negotiation tactic is crucial for sellers looking to attrac...