Negotiation

There are many negotiation strategies out there, a small few are effective, while most just waste the buyer, seller, and agents time and send all parties on an emotional roller coaster, some will even result in you paying more. We have found our best success by following these simple steps;

Be prepared to arrange your finances first, so you know how much you can afford to pay.

Research the market

The Capricorn Coast property market is red hot so if you see a property you like act quickly.

Ensure you, the agent makes the offer in writing to ensure your offer is the first to be presented to the seller.

Look for a win win for everyone. What can you offer to help the seller achieve their goal? For example, you might have enough funds to make a cash offer, so the seller knows they don’t have the risk of you not gaining finance. Or maybe you could offer a larger deposit to show you are keen and demonstrate you have some money behind you, or maybe a shorter or longer settlement time would benefit the seller.

We find honesty is the best policy, explain your situation to the agent. Communication is the key, keep the lines of communication open and honest. 

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