An silhouette of a man and a woman arguing in front of a kitchen table to represent formulating counteroffers to a lowball offer and negotiating concessions.
Now that buyers have leverage, Troy Palmquist writes, counteroffers matter more. Here’s how to protect seller value and keep deals alive
by Troy Palmquist Aug 27
Pulse: 25 ways to respond to 'Why do I have to offer more?'
The top strategies readers offered included reminding buyers that the cost isn't an immediate out-of-pocket expense, pushing the FOMO button and pointing to data to make your case with gun-shy buyers
by Inman Dec 3
How to make the best out of your worst offers
Savvy agents use lowball offers as a starting point for negotiations
by Than Merrill Oct 24