Negotiating a House Offer

For Sale by Owner Negotiations

Negotiating a house offer when it comes to the seller need not be complicated. You just have to follow some basic rules and relax.

Many for sale by owners do well preparing, pricing, advertising, and showing their house. Then, everything falls apart when they have to sit down and use some of their selling a house negotiation tactics.

The good news is this does not have to happen to you.

This is very important content concerning negotiating a house offer that I hope you will read, understand completely, and put into practice.

There are a few important rules to follow when negotiating the sale of a home, which will assist you in obtaining an acceptable offer.

These rules are also designed for you to obtain the best terms in your favor.

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To check out some negotiation techniques, select any of the thumbnail photos below.

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The Verbal Offer

The No Blink Negotiation Technique

The Final Negotiation Steps

The Give and Take Negotiation

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I will be breaking up the various sections of these real estate negotiations into several pages.

It is my hope that these pages alone, on selling a house negotiations will save many for sale by owners from giving up and listing with a real estate agent.

Trail of Broken Dreams

If we were to follow the trail of failed for sale by owners that end up listing with a real estate agent, one of the top reasons would be the misunderstanding on how to negotiate selling a house.

First of all negotiating the sale of your house is not like an arm wrestle. Don't get personal! Your objective or goal is to sell your house at the best price and terms for YOU.

Negotiating the sale price of a home is no different than any other type of negotiation. It is a back and forth discussion that should end with a satisfactory agreement by all parties.

Many for sale by owners do many things right and then blow it when they have a "hot" buyer ready to buy. What a sin! All that hard work and "poof" it's over.

With the spirit broken, head held low they reach for the phone and call a real estate agent to list their house.

Not you! You will have all the tools to not only prepare, market and show but, you will be able to complete the negotiating sale of your house and close the deal.

Cha-ching! Another for sale by owner saves thousands of hard earned cash, and this time it's you!

It's All Real Easy – Once You Know How

and of Course Why

"I am not a salesperson!" I heard that one many times before. Actually that may be to your advantage. Remember, YOU don't sell your house. Your HOUSE sells your house.

In July 2013, my wife and I purchased another home. We had a Realtor take us around to show us listed properties. I felt the Realtor was guiding us to another house to buy, but we choose the one we wanted.

My wife had discovered our home while looking at open houses. Once we had both seen the house and property, nothing was going to stop us from living there.

Why? "People don't sell houses, house's sell houses"

This site is all about people selling their houses for sale by owner. Everything I write here therefore, is to help you the seller win in that real estate negotiation.

If you are buying another house after the sale of your property, you can also use your negotiation skills in your favor on your next purchase.

Keep the Goal in Sight

When you are in the middle of negotiating the house price, it is easy to lose sight of your goal if things are not going your way.

Please keep in mind that negotiating the selling price of your home is only one of several considerations. I mention price as that is almost always the first thing a seller wants to know.

Your one goal is to have a signed contract that is to your satisfaction.

Here are some quick pointers for negotiating a house offer.

• Do relax - Remember body language gives you away if you are up-tight.

• Do listen - Let the other party talk and give all their story, before you say a word.

• Don't get personal - This is a business deal.

• Don't break the number one rule when negotiating a house offer - EVER.
  

The One Rule You Should NEVER Break

There is one rule that should NEVER be broken.

Lets go right to the BIG one, OK? There are other selling a house negotiation tips on this website, but if you only check out one, I consider the following the most important.

NEVER Negotiate Verbally when negotiating a house offer. (You will always lose) Click on the thumbnail photo link towards the top of this page entitled The Verbal Offer.

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