Think negotiating a home purchase is just about the price?

Not even close.

In this episode of Richard Fowler's Austin Real Estate Insider, Richard breaks down what real estate negotiation actually looks like—and why the best deal isn't always the one with the lowest purchase price or highest selling price.

Every buyer and seller has different goals.

A seller may need more time to move. A buyer may care more about reducing their monthly payment. Another seller may be competing directly against a builder offering incentives.

That's why Richard starts with one question:

What does a win look like for YOU?

From there, nearly everything can become part of the negotiation. RF Insider #15

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why price is only one part of a real estate negotiation

• How sellers can compete with new-construction incentives

• How mortgage rate buydowns can affect a deal

• How closing-cost concessions work

• Why appliances can become negotiating tools

• How seller leasebacks can solve timing problems

• Why sellers need realistic expectations in today's market

• How pre-listing inspections can strengthen your negotiating position

• Why Richard sometimes recommends that a homeowner not sell

• How emotions can derail an otherwise good deal

• Why an agent needs to know when to keep negotiating—and when to stop

• How Richard once helped bridge a $2,000 gap to get a transaction closed

One of Richard's most important points is that negotiation has to serve the client—not the Realtor's ego. There are times when Richard believes another counteroffer might produce a little more, but if his client is happy with the deal, that's what ultimately matters. RF Insider #15

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Richard Fowler | REALTOR®

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