• Shorten your inspection period (but don’t skip it!) • Limit unnecessary contingencies (but again—don’t skip the inspection) • Be flexible on the closing date • Attach a handwritten note if you’re feeling sentimental (or desperate) Sometimes the highest offer doesn’t win—the cleanest one does.
Final Thoughts: Keep Calm and Don’t Overspend
Negotiating isn’t about “winning.” It’s about reaching a deal you can live with—literally. Stay grounded. Use your agent. Be smart. And never bid more than you’re comfortable with, even if the house comes with a hot tub and a view of the mountains. (Especially if the hot tub leaks and the view is mostly a parking lot.) At the end of the day, buying a home should feel exciting—not like a high-stakes game of poker where you lose your shirt. With the right mindset and strategy, you can land your dream home… without losing your cool or your cash.
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