Real Estate Negotiation - Time Power
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Real Estate Negotiation: Mastering the Power of Time
Introduction
Time plays a pivotal role in real estate negotiation. By mastering its use, you can secure a home for significantly less. Here's how time impacts negotiations and how you can leverage it to your advantage.
The Importance of Deadlines
In real estate contracts, "time is of the essence." This means that understanding and controlling time elements can give you a superior negotiating position.
A Real-Life Example
When purchasing my first property, I asked the seller why and when he was moving. He planned to move in two weeks and wanted to finalize before he left. Knowing his deadline, I offered 20% less than the asking price, and he accepted.
The key takeaway? Never reveal your deadlines, and always seek to understand the other party's.
Strategies for Using Deadlines
Gather all possible information about relevant deadlines. Sometimes, there may be multiple deadlines or none are explicitly stated, but knowing them can guide your strategy.
Effective Use of Time Information
One basic tactic is delaying negotiations until the last possible moment. This approach only works if the other party doesn't withdraw and if it doesn't conflict with your own timelines. Always adhere to the terms of your purchase offer to prevent the seller from considering other buyers.
Identify what's most important to you?"be it price or other terms. Suppose price is crucial. You may include contingencies and inspections in your offer, keeping the property tied up while you gather information.
Imagine discovering the seller wants to move by the start of the school year with their children. Use this to your advantage:
1. Focus on negotiations around inspections and property inclusions.
2. As the seller's deadline nears, they'll become eager to close.
3. Express readiness to close quickly, contingent on a price adjustment due to inspection outcomes.
The Power of Information
In a tight situation, the seller may prefer a swift close over starting from scratch. If they value time more, they'll likely agree to your terms.
Protecting Your Own Deadlines
I recall someone who nearly faced an $80,000 capital gains tax unless he reinvested in a new property within 60 days, complying with a "title 31 exchange." If the seller discovered his deadline, they could have manipulated the deal, demanding thousands more. Understanding and concealing deadlines is crucial.
Conclusion
Time is a powerful element in real estate negotiation. By keeping your deadlines private and uncovering the other party's, you can skillfully navigate negotiations for a more favorable outcome.
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