The good news: a homebuyer has made an offer on your house and is ready to purchase it as quickly as possible. On the other hand, there's the bad news: this homebuyer has many requests that need to be fulfilled to finalize a home sale.
Unfortunately, a stubborn homebuyer can put a home sale in jeopardy. But a home seller who understands how to deal with a stubborn homebuyer effectively may be able to boost his or her chances of a seamless property sale.
Now, let's take a look at three steps that every home seller can use to deal with a stubborn homebuyer:
1. Focus on the End Results
For most home sellers, the end goal of selling a home is getting the best price for your residence, regardless of the current real estate market's conditions. As such, if you remain focused on your ultimate goals, you may be better equipped than others to deal with a stubborn homebuyer.
If a stubborn homebuyer submits a variety of requests, allocate the necessary time and resources to consider each request closely. Then, if you find the requests are overwhelming, you can always submit counter-proposals.
Lastly, don't forget that you can always walk away from a home selling negotiation that appears to be going nowhere. And remember, if a negotiation with a stubborn homebuyer goes south, you can relist your residence and restart the home selling journey.
2. Consider the Homebuyer's Perspective
Why is a homebuyer acting stubborn? Open the lines of communication with a homebuyer, and you may be able to find out the root of a property buyer's stubbornness and proceed accordingly.
A homebuyer may have concerns or questions about buying your residence. Fortunately, if you maintain open lines of communication with a homebuyer, you can address these concerns and questions without delay.
Also, be aware of the homebuyer's perspective as you proceed along a property selling negotiation. Although a homebuyer may make requests along the way, it is important for you and a property buyer to find common ground. If you feel uncomfortable with a homebuyer's requests, you should be unafraid to walk away from a home selling negotiation altogether.
3. Ask a Real Estate Agent for Extra Help
If you're unsure about how to approach a stubborn homebuyer, there is no need to worry. Conversely, meet with an expert real estate agent, and you can find out how to move one step closer to getting the best price for your residence.
An expert real estate agent will be happy to provide honest, unbiased recommendations about how to collaborate with a stubborn property buyer. Next, you and a stubborn homebuyer can work together to complete a home sale.
Plus, an expert real estate agent may act as a liaison between a property seller and buyer. This housing market professional can learn about both sides and what they are looking for in a home sale and take the necessary steps to deliver the ideal results for all parties involved.
Take the guesswork out of dealing with a stubborn homebuyer – use these tips, and you can boost your chances of navigating a successful home selling journey.
About the Author
Rudden|Bobruska Team
Gary Rudden, Lisa Rudden, and Nick Bobruska
RUDDEN BOBRUSKA TEAM
What sets your team apart from other real estate teams?
There is no team out in the market that offers what we do. All of us are Realtors, but
we each have specialized roles, which make our team so unique!
After decades of living and selling real estate in the DMV, we have established
ourselves as one of the top real estate teams with our market expertise and
cutting-edge technology. Our savvy high-tech marketing is on every website
and social media source. We have a huge network with other top agents, which
helps to premarket homes and discover homes for buyers before they reach the
open market. Our services include professional in-house staging services, broker
expertise in negotiating and navigating contracts, and buyer representation in all
price ranges. Each client has different needs and we create a marketing plan based
on those needs.
Our most distinct feature is our in-house construction and renovation team. We
are literally a full-service, one-stop shop when selling or buying a home!
How does the in-house construction and renovation team work?
All work is managed and completed through our licensed and bonded construction
crew. No need to call outside contractors. We are like “HGTV,” but we just don’t
have a show! Whether it’s a small makeover or a major renovation, we do it all. Our
sellers love this aspect of our team because we make preparing your home for the
market so seamless. Our buyers love the advice and insight we can give for future
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Having a licensed Maryland Home Improvement contractor as part of our team
along with the knowledge, experience, commitment and services that we offer, truly
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