2e is totally me, yes, I admit it. In fact, I do this on my first visit to the house. I always can find little issues with a house here and there and have yet come to one that is perfect (even new houses are flawed). This way when my offer comes in a littler lower the seller is already kind of expecting it.

2g is definitely the method I like the least, however it does either get you in the house or get the house sold, depending on if you’re the buyer or seller.

What your friend could have done is maybe chat with their Realtor and ask them to waive that extra % cost. So instead of receiving a 6% commission the Realtor would accept a 5.97% commission or something.

And you’re right, creating a win-win situation in any business model/transaction is a great ingredient of success now and in the future.

Your “trading for braces” scenario reminded me of a plastic surgeon we recently did work for. He asked my husband, “Does your wife want to trade plastic surgery as part of the payment?”. My husband said, “No, but I do”, Doc asked, “What do you want done”. Hubby says, “I want you to make me look like I’m 35″ (he’s close to retirement). Doc say, “I’m a plastic surgeon, not a miracle worker”. Doc paid the bill…no one went under the knife.

These are all superb ideas.

The one where the seller raises his price (2-g), I just heard a story about an acquaintance going through this. Problem was, she also ended up paying more due to the set percentage that was due the Realtor.

Being the negotiator you are, I can envision you doing 2e…that’s a good one.

Buying and selling is a give and take situation. If both parties feel they “won”, then it’s been a great deal.

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