3 Hints For Home Buyers Negotiating A Purchase In 22204

For most property hunters, here's the idea: the seller signs off on your offer, there is no negotiation to handle, and and you can ponder your options with your new unit.

And, sometimes, it happens. Without a doubt, several real estate sellers accept any offer they get, and in Arlington in consideration of various rationale. Conversely, home sellers are also known to reject offers because of rationale known only to them. Or make counteroffers. A counteroffer is especially possible if your offer is very low, or when the property is in great demand. When you receive a counteroffer, it's your option. You can accept, continue negotiations or move on to the next home in Arlington, Virginia. When negotiates are underway, as your knowledgeable agent, please contact me. I will be your spirit guide to real estate negotiations in Arlington County, if you want to bargain with the seller. By this I mean that I will use my experience and negotiating skills as we craft a series of offers and counter-offers to help get you the dream deal on the home of your dreams. It's what I do. But, you'll be a big part of the negotiation. I’ll help you understand the negotiating rules of thumb we will deploy. Those rules of thumb will vary depending upon the unit but in 22204 there are some tried and true practices we deploy time and again. In Arlington, here are enticing tactics every buyer client should know when negotiations start:

1. Know When to Walk

   When negotiating with a seller, trust your gut — and your agent. If he or she says a deal is bad for you: Listen. And if you don’t want to make any more trade-offs — and the seller won’t budge — it’s smart to walk. That can be a tough decision to make, and rightfully so! Negotiating is tough. It’s draining. And losing something you’ve worked hard to get can be disappointing. But don’t worry. There’s a better deal for you out there. And after those strong feelings of frustration pass, you’ll realize: Now I know how to do this.

2. Demonstrate Patience About Taking Possession

   Buying a home requires patience and flexibility in all areas of the process. After closing, you may need to be patient about the possession date. If the seller needs to remain in the house for a period of time after closing, you have some options. You could push back the proposed possession date or you could draw up a “rent-back” agreement. This agreement means that if the seller wants to stay in the home for a set period of time after the closing date, they would pay you rent for that time period.

3.  Increase Your Earnest Money Deposit

   Increasing your earnest money deposit (EMD) — the sum of money you put down to prove to the seller you’re serious (i.e., “earnest”) about buying the house — is another way to show the seller you have more skin in the game. A standard EMD is typically 1% to 3% of the sales price of the home. Making a counteroffer with a 3% to 4% deposit could be what you need to persuade the seller to side with you.

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