CHAPTER 17 Buyer's Negotiation Dos and Don’ts Now it’s time to move into the negotiation process for buyers, which is a significant part of the home-buying process. But the roles have been reversed. Now you’re the buyer, not the seller, and you want to try to negotiate to get the best deal you can on your new home, so you can move forward comfortably into the next exciting chapter of your life. This is when having a great buyer’s agent really comes in handy! This chapter will take you through the major “dos and don’ts” for buyers when negotiating a deal to purchase a home. So, without further ado, let’s get into the details of what is generally considered the most challenging and simultaneously the most important component of the home-buying process: the price negotiations. As Certified Expert Buyer's Agents (CEBA) we’ve got plenty of tips and tricks to help you navigate this process.
DO Hire an Agent.
Before going any further, you need to know that hiring a skilled buyer’s agent will make a world of difference when it comes to negotiating for a great price on a home that meets all your needs and some of your wants. Negotiating well is an important skill in real estate, and not everyone has this skill. But real estate agents with a Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN) designation, are trained in this department, so it’s vital that you hire a qualified and experienced agent to help you navigate the negotiating process.
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