as well as the signature and date of the change(s). Execution of the Counter-Offer Addendum by both parties, within the time for acceptance of the Addendum, constitutes a binding contract . (William, Jan 7, 2017). The FAR Contract is a Florida While there is a limit to the amount of time counteroffers can be made, you don't have to deliver an immediate response. Your eagerness to respond may be interpreted as desperation on your part, which, in turn, may give the buyer more leverage.
DO MAINTAIN A BUSINESS DEMEANOR
Remind yourself 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 has a way of sneaking into one’s emotions and triggering negative responses. If the buyer has an inflated ego and acts like a know-it-all, you need to make sure 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 dissuade you from your goal of getting a fair deal. Stay on your toes, even if the sale is going along quickly and painlessly. Sometimes, it’s an indication that the buyers might back out of the deal. There needs to be a certain amount of discussion by both parties to keep the buyer from jumping ship or, on your part, feeling seller’s remorse. You may sense afterward that the buyer would have been willing to pay more for your home.
DON'T LET YOUR EGO GE UR EGO GET THE BEST OF YOU
During negotiations, there may be a time when you think of all
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