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Cons: • Accept too soon, and boom—you’re locked in, legally, with Mr. Lowball while Mrs. Full-Price-Offer calls five minutes later. • Leaves you vulnerable to panic-selling if you think “this might be the only offer I’ll ever get in my entire life.” Moral of the story: This approach is fine, but don’t feel obligated to accept the first number thrown your way—especially if it’s from someone who looks like they collect bargain bins for fun. Negotiation Style #2: The Polite "No, Thank You" That’s Really Just a Power Move Here’s the play: a buyer tosses you a lowball. You smile. You thank them. You reject the offer entirely.
But—you invite them to try again.
This technique is polite, professional, and quietly savage. It lets them know you’re not playing in the clearance aisle… but you’re not slamming the door, either. Think of it as: “That’s adorable. Now try again, this time with feeling.” Pro tip: This works best when your home is fresh on the market, especially if an open house is around the corner. Lowball Larry gets the hint: you're not desperate, and you’ve got options.
Negotiation Style #3: The Bidding War Bonanza
A bidding war? Oh, honey. Now we’re in business.
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