Sellers assistance (or seller paid closing costs) is a tool that is under-utilized in today's real estate industry. Many times when I speak with a buyer, they are completely unaware that the possibility of having help from a seller is even available. Most don't know what sellers assistance is. When negotiating a contract, a buyer submits an offer for a sales price, often with contingencies. One of these contingencies can be for the seller to contribute funds to cover closing costs.