For many buyers it's not the price that's holding them back, it's coming up with the cash they need for a down payment and closing costs.

One way to reduce the buyer's out-of-pocket expenses is to pay part -- or even all -- of the closing costs, which typically run 3% to 6% of the purchase price. A good way to start is by offering to pay for specific services, such as an appraisal, the inspection or title company fees.

Just be sure to ask you real estate agent how much each of those fees will cost so you know how much you'll be out before you make such an offer.

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