Are You Leaving Money On The Table?

[Lorraine Hadden]

This phrase "Are You Leaving Money On The Table" could mean that you may have missed out on money in a deal that was there for the asking. The possible lack of profit that is left behind. Maybe even failure to take full advantage of an opportunity, resulting in a loss of potential profit or benefit. Or even missing out on securing a better deal, higher price, or greater return but did not do so, often due to a lack of negotiation or oversight. Bottom line, the phrase IMPLIES that there was more value to be gained that wasn't realized.

Take for example, while representing buyers in single family transactions, during the negotiation, I ALWAYS ask the sellers to credit the buyer(s) up to 3% of the asking price toward the buyers costs. Do I always get what I ask for, generally YES - UP TO 3%.

DO NOT LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE IN 2025!!!