Have a plan and a strategy

Once we’ve gathered all the important information and we know what matters to you, we step towards the most critical part of the process: forming a negotiation strategy. This actually boils down to finding two things: what the best possible outcome would be for you coming out of the negotiations and the range of acceptance you would be willing to agree on while negotiating.

These two indicators, along with the research you did and the intel you gathered, are actually what shapes the whole negotiation process. They let you and your real estate agent know when it’s smart to back away from the negotiation and when it’s a good idea to continue with them.

Enter the negotiations with patience and an open mind

Many people tend to look at negotiations as a conflict between two sides, when in fact, it’s quite the opposite. You should instead see it as two sides trying to solve a puzzle. Both are trying to find out if the lowest amount one side is willing to offer is compatible with the highest amount the other side is asking for, and try to meet somewhere in the middle where everyone is happy.

Don’t rush to send and answer an offer. A mistake we’ve seen many do over and over again is rushing to respond to an offer, thinking that doing it later would be too late. But, the better thing to do is go through it carefully and analyze the content in it. What does the offer mean? What is the other party trying to get? Sometimes, sleeping on it can make a huge difference and get you a different, better perspective on the whole negotiation. we buy houses Elk Grove

Brief Explanation Of The Negotiation Process

After you finish the negotiations, the next step would be sending an offer to the seller. Once you do this, they can respond to it in three ways:

Counter the offer: When a counteroffer is received, the seller agrees/doesn’t agree with the offer partially and suggests an option they feel is better. You can then decide if you will accept the counteroffer, decline it, or counter it back again.

Accept the offer: If an agreement is reached, all parties review the contract’s terms and sign it off. After this, the pending period starts, during which other buyers can’t compete with your agreement until the Condition Day has expired.

Decline the offer: No deposits are needed, and you can go to the next property to find yourself a better deal!

Final Thoughts

Once you’ve started the home buying process, let time do its thing. Time is power, and stepping back to allow yourself to make the right decision will take away the pressure the other party might try to put on you and ultimately result in you making a better, more rational decision. In fact, if you’ve ever been through car negotiations, you might’ve noticed that the salesperson often leaves your side and comes back, later on, to ask about your decision.

How to get your bathroom ready when selling a home

Simple ways to get your bathroom ready

Second topic in Series 1 that’s all about getting your home ready to sell – All things Bathroom.

Selling a home in an expeditious Sell home and bathroom prepmanner will largely be dependent upon how you prepare your home when selling. If you’re not too crazy about the idea of having to do some work before selling your home, then you need to settle upon the fact that you’ll sell your home for less money. It’s true. No need to sugar coat it otherwise. However, if you choose to utilize my Real Estate home selling tips to spiff up your bathroom(s), you’ll be pocketing more money.

So what about the bathrooms.

Look at your Bathroom – what do you see?

Pretend for just a moment that you’re a prospective home Buyer. If you were out searching for a home to buy and came across a bathroom in a home, what would be some of the things that you would find appealing, even if it wasn’t all about upgrades? Read below and tell me if it hits home with you on how to get your bathroom ready when selling a home.

Stand at your bathroom doorway – what do you see? Where are your eyes drawn, either pleasantly or not so pleasantly. That unsightly draw is a clear sign of what you’ll need to address. The pleasant draw is a good thing…carry on.

There very well may be unsightly items that you’ve come so accustomed to that you hardly notice them any more. Like that cabinet door hinge that is loose or what about your loose toilet seat cover that is flailing in the wind; every time you sit down it’s like you’re getting ready to surf with the movement from left to right! Ha…tighten up those underside toilet seat cover bolts! Or how about the dirty A/C ceiling vent overhead? Get on your step stool and wipe it down. Don’t let a prospective home Buyer think that you neglect things in your home. A red flag for lack of maintenance.

What is on top of your countertops?

See that toothbrush and toothpaste laying out? You’ll want to make sure you store that away in your bathroom cabinet. Your countertops need to be free of anything other than a decorative piece or two. Not sure what is decorative and looks good on your countertop, just ask me and I’ll make some recommendations in your bathroom. I’ve got a knack for interior design and decorating…yes, my skills expand beyond selling a home!

This recommended minimalism on your bathroom countertops is critically important, especially when you’re selling a home with bathrooms that are on the small side. You’ll want to make it appear that your bathrooms are as large as possible – cluttered tops display to prospective home Buyers that your bathrooms aren’t large enough for your bathroom storage.

What’s in your cabinets?

Now is the time to clean and organize the inside of your cabinets. Have you been lacking in storage over the years? If so, don’t let the Buyer know that – clean out the things you’re not using every day and make room or space. Cabinets stacked full is a turn off to Buyers and they will open your cabinets to see. They want to know that your cabinets provide space for their things.