The Real Estate Zebra wrote a blog about “Sorry if I Offend” likening the job of Realtor to that of a Sports Official. Sometimes we make calls that aren’t popular.
No truer words were written, however sometimes we as professionals need to suggest alternatives that won’t hurt the offer.
Recently I received an offer on a listing that offended my sellers deeply. The buyer added in “additional provisions” a request for the seller to have the home “professionally cleaned” and the carpets “professionally cleaned.”
Normally that should not offend, but considering the home is immaculate, it’s very odd that an agent would let a buyer add that to an offer that is already pushing over the edge on other terms.
How will this play out? I don’t know, only time will tell. However I do know when negotiating for a deal, it’s best not to be purposely offensive. It’s better to pick and choose the hill you want to die on. Why die for something irrelevant and unnecessary?
duh…
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Kristal Kraft
Kristal has been helping buyers and sellers in Colorado since 1984. She enjoys sharing her knowledge of the Metro Denver Real Estate market via blogging and in person while driving around the beautiful Rocky Mountain town of Denver! For fun, Kristal enjoys shooting things with a Canon. Visit Denver Photo Blog
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