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Negotiation Tools for Agents: Flushing, NY Closing Credits January 2026

Published on Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Lissette Abreu
RE/MAX Team
Focus areas include Astoria, Bayside, Cambria Heights, Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Far Rockaway, Flushing, Hillside, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, Long Island City, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ozone park, Queens Village, Sunnyside and Whitestone, along with surrounding towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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Closing credits are taking center stage in Flushing, NY this January 2026, signaling important shifts in negotiation tones for both buyers and sellers. Co-ops in particular stand out—50 percent of closed deals involve seller concessions, averaging $11,200 per credit, making negotiation strategies a top priority for agents guiding clients this month.

Knowing these numbers is essential. When representing sellers, position concession flexibility as a valuable marketing lever. On the buyer side, set expectations that credits may be available and can substantially shift affordability calculations. Every conversation about affordable homes in Flushing, NY this January 2026 benefits from framing closing credits as a real advantage for clients under pressure from list pricing and tight timelines.

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Use January 2026 data with Lissette Abreu to decide when to list, buy, or hold in Flushing, NY. In negotiated deals, credits and flexibility tip the scale to client advantage.

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Agent Leverage: Credits as a Selling and Buying Tool

Negotiation Prep for Sellers

Sellers informed about the prevalence and value of credits enter negotiations with more realistic expectations. This preparedness facilitates smoother transactions and encourages stronger offer reviews.

Buyer Empowerment in January 2026

Understanding Seller Flexibility

Buyers are better equipped when they know credits are common, and agents are vigilant in structuring requests to ease upfront costs or closing hurdles. Lissette Abreu’s strategy focuses on these leverage points to help all clients maximize value.

Incorporate Credits Into Every Consultation

Ready every listing and offer this month with fresh guidance on closing credits. For agents, these tools turn obstacles into client wins, continuing Flushing, NY's tradition of adaptable and client-centered transactions through January 2026.

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