Part 1. Definition
Given a text passage as input comprising of dialogue of negotiations between a seller and a buyer about the sale of an item, your task is to classify the item being sold into exactly one of these categories: 'housing', 'furniture', 'bike', 'phone', 'car', 'electronics'. The output should be the name of the category from the stated options and there should be exactly one category for the given text passage.
Part 2. Example
Seller: hi
Buyer: Hello
Seller: do you care to make an offer?
Buyer: The place sounds nice, but may be a little more than I can afford
Seller: well how much can you soend?
Buyer: I was looking for something in the 1500-1600 range
Seller: That is really unreasonable considering all the immenities and other going rates, you would need to come up to at least 3000
Buyer: I have seen some 2 bedrooms for that price, which I could split the cost with a roommate, so even with amenities, this may be out of my range
Seller: it may be then... the absolute lowest i will go is 2700. that is my final offer.
Buyer: Ok, I think the most I could spend on this is 2000 - we are a ways apart
Seller: ya that is far too low like i said 2700
Buyer: Ok, thanks for your consideration. I will have to keep looking for now.
Seller: good luck
Answer: housing
Explanation: The answer 'housing' is correct because a house is being talked about which is indicated by the mention of 'bedrooms' and 'amenities' which are words that are both related to housing.
Part 3. Exercise
Seller: Hello, glad you are interested in the townhouse. Are there any questions I can answer for you?
Buyer: Yeah, I was wondering if the townhome came with any appliances?
Seller: All appliances are included - except washer and dryer.
Buyer: Are there any rules on smoking? Or pets?
Seller: Pets OK. They complete a family. I would say smoking outside is acceptable, but please be courteous and keep the grounds clean.
Buyer: I understand that. It seems like a pretty nice place. But without a washer and dryer available on the property, I was wondering if there may be some wiggle room price wise?
Seller: I feel we could go down to 1650. The savings could go towards purchasing your own washer/dryer unit.
Buyer: 1650 is a pretty good start, but I was thinking, since I had to purchase a new washer and dryer would could do something like 1368?
Seller: There are many benifits to this unit that I think you would find agreeable. We offer 24/7 maintenance, and a satisfaction guarantee. With all the townhouse has to offer you can see the value. Could we meet in the middle at 1580?
Buyer: I do like the 24/7 maintenance, if you were able to do an even 1500 I would be happy to make this deal.
Seller: I can go as low $1550 ... and if we go ahead and lock that price in and start the application now we will waive the $30 application fee.
Buyer: Agreed
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Seller:

Answer:
housing