Top home sale tricks

Patron saints buried in the garden? Two-for-one deals? Raffles? Free vacations?

In the real estate business, it’s a jungle out there. With the economy stalled, fewer people are willing to take a chance on buying a home, and those who need to sell are having to resort to all kinds of drastic measures.

What are some of the more exotic steps folks are taking to close a deal?

Forbes offers up this list:

– Patron saints

– Buy one, get one free

– Raffle

– Broker bucks

– Feng Shui

– Free holiday trip

– Car included with home

– Match future price reductions

– Trade-in programs

– Buy-down mortgage interest rate

Desperate to get rid of that house? Be creative. Read more about these aggressive sales techniques at Forbes.

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