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 he comes back with another request, he will start backing away from making nonessential demands rather than deal with the same thing coming from you. The less he thinks he can get, the less he will ask for beyond what he really needs. He may be afraid you will request a concession that is important to him and come to the conclusion that letting you have the last concession will be in his own best interests. DON’T LET THE BUYER FLOOD YOU WITH CONCESSIONS When a buyer submits an offer to you, unless it is a great one, you will want to bring counteroffers to the table. A different price and/ or concessions such as shorter closing dates, terms, modifications of contingencies, incentives, etc., will enter into the picture. When reviewing the offer, carefully note any items that are unacceptable to you. A counteroffer is used, in effect, to accept some (or most) of the terms of the buyer’s latest offer, while modifying other items. Since there is no limit to the number of counteroffers that can be made, make the buyer wait for your response. Your eagerness to respond may be interpreted as desperation on your part, which may in turn give the buyer more leverage. DO MAINTAIN A BUSINESSLIKE 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 follows, selling your home is a legal, documented, court-recorded business transaction. You don’t get emotionally involved when buying a bag of oranges, but selling a home has a way of becoming emotional and triggering irrationally negative responses. If the buyer has an inflated ego and acts like a know-it-all, don’t let it affect you. Likewise, if the buyer comes off as the sweetest, kindest, but perhaps somewhat financially troubled person you’ve evermet, don’t let your internal “mister nice guy” dissuade you from pursuing your goal of getting the best price for your home.
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