Category: housing

Buyer: Hello, I'm interested in your rental property.
Seller: Great it is 1595 a month with a security deposit equal to 1 month rent unless of course your have great or really damaged credit.
Buyer: That sounds like a great deal but the best I can comfortable afford is $1350.
Seller: Well as I am just an agent for the owner I do not have all that much wiggle room but if you would be willing to sign a lease for longer then one year I may be able to help you out a bit.  Is that something that you would consider?
Buyer: A lease for a year doesn't sound like a bad idea to me. I could push for $1480. Is that something you can agree too?
Seller: In order for me to go down to 1480 I would need you to sign a 2 year lease.  Keep in mind that this does include lawn maintenance as well as hoa fees.  There is also a pool, club house and rec center that you will have access to as a member of this community.
Buyer: Hmm... those sound like nice things to have. However I'm not too sure if I should sign a 2 year lease. What range are you looking for in order for me to sign a 1 year lease?
Seller: Well the owner does not want us to go any lower on a 1 year lease but let me ask how is your credit?  The reason that I ask is because if you have a score over 700 I can waive the security deposit.
Buyer: I would say my credit is fairly good. I'm also starting to think that a 2 year lease isn't really a bad idea. Oh, alright! I'll take the risk! I could make some good friend along the way too. So are you still willing to accept $1480 is I sign a 2 year lease?
Seller: Yes that is correct. 
Buyer: Very nice! Thank your for working this out with me!