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What is negotiable when selling a home? Team Thayer Official Oregon Real Estate news.

Price is almost always negotiated, but there are other times when a seller will need to negotiate further.   Technically everything is negotiable. The most common negotiations are listed below. Price When it comes to the price of a home, sellers have an ideal price in mind, and so do buyers. The goal is to somehow meet in the middle. While a buyer’s “lowball” strategy may work on occasion, many times it is seen as insulting to a seller. The same thinking applies to a seller. If your home is priced to high, it may quickly be scratched off the list when a buyer is choosing homes to visit. A knowledgeable and experienced Realtor will price your home correctly from the start and use their negotiating skills when it comes time to accept or reject an offer. Appliances If a seller has just renovated their kitchen and appliances, this can be a good tool in negotiating price. For example, when a buyer is offering below the asking price, the seller can counter with a higher...