Category: housing

Buyer: Hello
Seller: Hello, How are you today? 
Buyer: I'm good. I really like the location of the room, are you willing to work some on the price? 
Seller: I would be willing to be a little flexible. There has been good interest so far, but for the right student, I would make a deal
Buyer: Don't have to worry about late nights or problems from me. I'm going to school full time and working 20 hours a week, so won't even be there much. Would you be willing to go down to $1,100?
Seller: Oh, that sounds like a very busy schedule. With $1100, I don't think I would be able to cover the cost of utilities. Did you see that they were fully included? If you are able to sign a lease today, I could do $1275
Buyer: I'd be willing to work a few hours of maintenance each week if you could go $1,150. That's as high as I can go.
Seller: Can you talk about your maintenance experience? With a full time class load and 20 hours of week elsewhere, what type of time do you think you would have to dedicate to work here? 
Buyer: I've worked for a landscaping company every summer for 4 years. My father is a contractor,  and I've also worked with him.  My job is all weekdays, so my weekends would be open.
Seller: How about 1250. You are responsible for 6 hours of work a month assigned by the property manager. That works out to a rate of about $25.00 discount, but you would be responsible for paying the full balance if you are not able to complete the work. If you are a good employee, I think we could consider additional hours,and further reduction after a trial period. 
Buyer: I just don't think I can afford that.