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6% CLOSING COST CONCESSION FOR SHORT SALES?

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Real Estate Agent with Future Home Realty License #SL3086704

I have a question for all you REALTORS out there busy negotiating short sales!

Buyers need the seller to help pay for their closing costs on a short sale...

In your experience, will a bank approve a 6% closing cost concession on a
short sale for a buyer, or do they strictly limit it to 3% and require the buyer
to come up with the other 3% plus the down payment?

I have a young couple trying to buy a home before the expiration of the
First Time Home Buyer Credit.  They have their down payment (3.5%) but
they need the full 6% closing costs paid by the seller.

What are their options?  Your feedback is appreciated!