Strategies to Reduce Closing Costs

By Real Estate August 21, 2017

There are a number of strategies a buyer can use to try to reduce closing costs on any transaction. While not every strategy contained in this article  applies to every situation, the main point is to do your due diligence, shop around for the best mortgage rate and lowest fees, and where there are fees which don’t appear appropriate or reasonably tied to a service, don’t be shy: ask to have those fees reversed.

 

About the Author
Adam Ettenson, Broker / Owner

Adam’s real estate experience encompasses residential sales, renovations, real estate development, property and asset management, and multifamily investment acquisitions. He has helped countless clients buy and sell property throughout the Bay Area, including in San Francisco, Marin County, Alameda County, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County. He has overseen the condo conversion and major renovation of a two-unit building, and has worked on several affordable housing residential development projects with budgets exceeding $20 million, helping low-income families secure safe, affordable housing. He is currently working on a project that entails adding a condo unit to an existing building as well as a major horizontal expansion and renovation, increasing the total square footage to approximately 1500 square feet. Prior to working in real estate, Adam practiced immigration law and real estate law. His extensive background as an attorney and his broad real estate experience allow him to faithfully advance his clients’ interests in both the purchase and sale of real estate. Adam’s clients benefit from strong negotiation skills, contractual expertise, and deep knowledge of local rules and regulations.