11/06/2026
Sellers in Allen and McKinney are asking me the same thing right now: how do I get buyers to move without just dropping my price?
Here's what's actually working.
A $10,000 price cut saves a buyer less than $1,000 at closing. A $10,000 closing credit saves them all $10,000. That difference is real, especially for a buyer who's stretched thin on cash.
You can also use part of your budget to buy down a buyer's rate. Builders do this constantly, and it's one reason new construction pulls buyers away from resale. You can play the same card.
On inspections, 1 in 7 deals fell through in July, according to Redfin. Inspection issues are a top reason. Getting ahead of that before you list keeps surprises from killing a contract at the worst possible time.
You don't need to stage the whole house either. Focus on 3 rooms and let the rest be.
One more thing worth knowing: you can offer one amount and let the buyer choose how to use it, whether that's less cash upfront or a lower rate. Buyers feel more in control, and that helps.
If you're thinking about listing in Allen or McKinney and want to talk through what makes sense for your specific home, I'm happy to do that.
What's the biggest question you have about selling right now? No pressure either way, a one-line reply is plenty.