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Best counters to my first offer?

My house was listed for sale today and I received a text from my agent saying we had our first offer.

The house is older, approx built in 1980. Wood siding, new central air. It’s older and weirdly shaped, only 2 bedrooms (2 baths as well, total of 6 rooms) it’s the only house on a dead end street of mobile homes (first house on the block).

In my city where subdivisions reign supreme, it’s unrestricted. Has .35 acres which includes an additional lot. And it’s rural development eligible. It’s not a fancy house by any means - the location, chain link fencing surrounds the property but it’s quiet and spacious. And is all modern inside.

Average home price is $200-$220k. What people consider “nicer” are homes that are around $250k

Anything less will likely be 40+ years old and outdated and still in a subdivision with your neighbor right on top of you.
Houses $150k or less are normally mobile homes.

I listed my house for $138,000. It seemed to be price right.

I signed a doc prior to listing that it was being sold as-is with no home warranty.

The offer came in for $143,000. But they want $7,000 towards closing and me to buy a home warranty.

It’s early in the am right now and my real estate agent will be calling discuss this with me.

I have until 5 pm to respond. The entire day I’ll be at work racking my brain over this. Lol I’ve never sold a house before, and I’m curious how I should handle this offer.

And just want a bit of ammo before my agent calls me to discuss. It’s possible she will be dual agent’ing this (I won’t know until she calls).

Any advice is helpful! 😊

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