Negotiation Tips
Why Are They Selling?High motivation - high negotiabilityJob transfer or lossMarriage or divorceDeath (estate)ForeclosureMedium motivation - unpredictablePromotion/new jobExpecting a childDiscretionaryLow motivation - lower negotiabilityRetirementImpulseHow Long On The Market?New listings - higher confidence/lower negotiability4-8 weeks on market - waning confidence/higher negotiability8+ weeks on market (assuming no price reductions so far) = ready to accept lessVacant Properties?Usually indicates negotiability depending upon above factors