Category: housing

Buyer: Good day.  I saw your ad for a home to rent. 
Seller: Hello, I am asking 3700 per month on a one year lease
Buyer: It's definitely an attractive place, but it's one of several I'm looking at.  I've seen similar ads priced as low at $1500.
Seller: That may be, but this house has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. It also comes with a washer/dryer/dishwasher/stove and oven, and has a large patio and backyard. The yard is also mowed and maintained by my associate, so you never have to worry about doing yard work
Buyer: Ooh, I like the sound of that.  Yard work is a pain.  How about $2000, and I'll sign a 2 year lease.  Anything more than that is really out of my price range. 
Seller: That is a little low, I have many people that are interested in the rental. But if you are willing to sign a 2 year lease, I can do $3200 per month
Buyer: I'm neat, don't throw wild parties, non-smoker, and no pets.  I might be able to swing 2300, but that's as high as I can go. 
Seller: You sound like you would make a great tenant. I can meet you in the middle at $2800, but I honestly can't go any higher
Buyer: Can you do $2600?  As it is, I'm going to be eating ramen for a while. 
Seller: I can $2600 on a 2 year lease, as long as you agree not to have any pets and keep the rental in excellent condition.
Buyer: Deal!  Make it a 3 three lease-- I plan on staying in the area for a while. 
Seller: Sounds good!