Mike Cumbie
How to negotiate a lower commission from listing agent
When listing a house for sale, most people will ask for a break on the listing side commission. In order to be successful I recommend a couple of tips.1) Make sure house is vacant. If it is vacant it is less work. I d...
Terrence Williams
How to negotiate long undesirable lease on apartment purchase
I am currently looking at putting in a offer on a apartment building. The dilemma I have is that the property management company is renting one of the lower units to conduct business. This company is also the compan...
Account Closed
Good Faith Deposit, Negotiating from a Position of Strength
Negotiate from a Position of StrengthThe old “Poor Mouthing the Offer” which some buyer agents still recommend is an outdated & flawed strategy, especiallyin a seller’s market....
Steve Fitzgerald
Negotiating Roof and Water Heat at End of Life
I'm in the process of buying an SFH to rent out. The home inspection report indicates the roof and hot water heater are at or near end of life. Would you negotiate for cash back or a price reduction?
Tim Czarkowski
Own lien and would like to negotiate on first
I purchased a HOA lien recently at the county auction and have taken possession and rented the condo, now I would like to at least attempt to negotiate the payoff amount with the bank that owns the first mortgage. The...
Kyle Allen
Difficult Negotiations with Seller: When do I walk away?
I have been working on negotiations with a seller for over a month now and I am becoming extremely frustrated with his constantly changing stance on the deal. Originally he agreed to 75k with 10% down and would finan...
Rich Somers
Currently negotiating first multi family deal and have questions
So I'm currently in negotiations for my first multi family property (5 units & up). I wrote an offer yesterday, and today the seller countered. Before I counter the seller, I am trying to more accurately nail do...
Jim Lou
Is it legal to negotiate without a license if...
I have a financial interest in a property?Here's the scenario. I found a fsbo property for my buddy and he agreed to give me a 10% stake in the property if I negotiated a good price for him. Now the seller, since the ...
James Barnett
Advice on Negotiating Realtor Agent Commissions and Closing Costs
I want to get some suggestions on proven strategies for getting the seller and the end buyer to pay ALL or at least 70% to 85% of my real estate agents commission plus closing/settlement costs.
GL L.
Sidestepping listing agent if began Negotiation before listing contract
Hello, If a investor/home buyer becomes aware of property before it is listed and views it before listed and has even begun verbal negotiation with seller, can the buyer sidestep the acquired listing agent to s...