second buyer solved your problem.
DO GET THE LAST CONCESSION
Remaining calm and focused during the counteroffers is the key to getting the last concession. By asking the buyer to give something in return every time they come back with another request, you gain the upper hand, and the buyer will start backing away from making nonessential demands. DON’T BECOME FLOODED WITH C ED WITH CONCESSIONS Unless a buyer submits an offer, you should bring counteroffers unless it's fantastic. Perhaps a different price and concessions — such as shorter closing dates, terms, modifications of contingencies, or incentives — will enter the negotiations. When reviewing the offer, consider items that would be unacceptable to you. A counteroffer is used to, in effect, accept some (or most) of the terms of the buyer’s latest offer while modifying other items. Since there is no limit to how often counteroffers can be made, ensure the buyer will have to wait for your response. Your eagerness to respond may be interpreted as desperation, which, in turn, may give the buyer more leverage.
DO MAINTAIN A BUSINESS DEMEANOR
Remember that you want to sell your home for the best price and in the shortest time. Seller/buyer relationships come in all shapes and sizes, but no matter what ensues, selling your home is a legal, documented business transaction. Home selling can sneak into one’s emotions and trigger negative responses. If the buyer has an inflated ego and acts like a know- it-all, you must ensure it does not affect you. On the flip side, if the buyer comes off as the sweetest, kindest, but somewhat financially troubled person you’ve ever met, do not let that
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