Jasica Usman

Jasica Usman

Jasica is a seasoned content marketer at Redfin with over five years of real estate experience. A licensed agent in Texas, she is an expert in making offers and negotiation strategies. Based in Dallas, Jasica is passionate about helping people make informed decisions. As a trusted voice at Redfin, her articles and campaigns guide buyers and sellers through the complexities of making an offer. Her ultimate goal is to empower everyone to achieve their dream of homeownership. In her free time, she loves new custom-built homes—especially those with massive closets.

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A real estate agent reviewing and signing an offer to purchase real estate document with clients — illustrating key steps on how to convince a seller to accept your offer.

How To Convince a Seller To Accept Your Offer

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Key takeaways Strong offers balance price, financing strength, and clean terms. Sellers prefer certainty—limiting contingencies and offering flexibility can help. Emotional appeal and professional representation both play key roles in acceptance. Speed matters: competitive buyers act quickly in active markets. How to convince a seller to accept your offer in today’s competitive market Buying a […]

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Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinetry, illustrating home fixtures that may be included or excluded in real estate sales, such as built-in appliances, lighting, and furniture

What Stays, What Goes: A Beginner’s Guide to Inclusions and Exclusions in Real Estate

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Key takeaways:  Confirm every detail in writing. Don’t assume what you see stays. Always verify inclusions and exclusions in real estate in your purchase agreement before signing.  Understand the difference. Inclusions are items that are built in or attached to the property, while exclusions are personal or removable features the seller plans to take.  Lean

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Illustration showing layers of land with surface property above and underground layers representing mineral rights ownership, such as oil, gas, and minerals beneath the surface

What Are Mineral Rights and Who Owns Them?

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Key takeaways Mineral rights define who owns underground resources like oil, gas, coal, and precious metals. Missing or sold mineral rights can affect property value and negotiation power during a home sale. Ownership of mineral rights can be separate from surface rights. Knowing who owns mineral rights is essential before buying or selling property. States

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Two-story suburban home with a front porch, garage, and landscaped yard—example used in guide on how to find market properties

How to Find Off-Market Properties: A Buyer and Investor Guide

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Key Takeaways: Though off-market properties are homes not listed on the MLS, they can provide buyers and investors with exclusive opportunities. Networking, direct outreach, and online platforms are common strategies. Real estate agents often have insider access to upcoming listings. What are off-market properties? Off-market properties are homes that are for sale but not publicly

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Old, rundown yellow house with visible cracks and damage, a good example for how to sell a teardown house.

How to Sell a Teardown House: Complete Seller’s Guide

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Key Takeaways: Teardown houses are often worth more for their land than their structures. Pricing should reflect location, lot size, and redevelopment potential. Selling as-is saves money on unnecessary repairs. Zoning, demolition costs, and permits affect value and buyer demand. What is a teardown house? A teardown house is a property where the land value

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Rent-Back Agreement: How It Works for Buyers & Sellers | Redfin

Rent-Back Agreement: What It Is, How It Works, and What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

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Key takeaways: A rent-back agreement (also called a seller rent-back or post-settlement occupancy agreement) lets the seller remain in the home after closing and pay rent to the buyer. It’s useful when sellers need more time to find or move into a new home, avoid temporary housing, or deal with construction or loan delays. Buyers

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