Category: housing

Buyer: Hello I am interested in buying.
Seller: Great!  I am listing this at 2250
Buyer: I'm going to be honest with you, I am very very limited by my budget... I hope we can negotiate a fair price...
Seller: I understand.  However, this apartment has a lot of amenities that you may like.  It's clean, large, and close to the bay.  In fact, you can see the bay from the apartment
Buyer: That sounds great. That countertop looks very outdated. I am stuck at 1350 but if the countertop was updated I could probably go much higher...
Seller: Well, we are not finished updating just yet.We still have to do the kitchen.  It's available on July 1st so we still have some time to replace it.  What's the highest you think you could go?
Buyer: I think 1750 would be fair with a new countertop.
Seller: I really couldn't let it go for less than the 2250 asking price.  I am remodeling more than just the counter.  New carpet, new appliances, freshly painted and I put in an energy efficient HVAC so your utility bills will be lower.
Buyer: That all sounds great but like I said I am limited by a very very low budget. I can forego the new countertop though if it means a fairer price.
Seller: How would you feel if I waived the first month's rent, but you have to agree to a 12 month lease?
Buyer: I can't go any higher than 1750 and I didn't think you were coming back so I submitted it as my final offer.
Seller: I think with this location and the remodel's I'm putting in to it, I can't go 500 lower, so I'll have to reject your offer. Thank you for your interest, though.
Buyer: Thanks for considering it. Have a good night.