Buyer Negotiation

Your home is your future

Your home is the biggest financial investment in your life. At a more personal level, your home is where friends and loved ones gather, where memories are made, and where you live out your dreams.

You have a lot riding on your offer to purchase and your home inspection. Fortunately, we have the expertise you need to successfully negotiate these two key moments during your home-buying journey. When all is said and done, we’ll help you buy the home you love, without overpaying for it, knowing it is a safe and healthy place for you and your loved ones. 

You can learn more about how we protect your best interests throughout the home buying process by checking out our client reviews on our Google and Better Business Bureau pages. 

Practical negotiation tips for home buyers

Looking for some common sense negotiation tips? Check out this article from our blog. 

What our buyer clients have to say about negotiation

"Chris skillfully took us though making a solid offer and she and her team also walked us through the home purchase and closing process. We were so thankful to have her representing us; we trusted her. We highly recommend Chris." -- Jim and Deb 

"Shelley was patient, a terrific communicator and we could always count on her. She was a good advocate during the entire viewing and buying process. Always upbeat and helpful no matter what!" -- Frances

"Dan was there when we needed him most. Dan was an advocate for us even before we fully realized we needed an advocate. He even stayed in touch after the closing on our home." -- Chris and Morgan

"Max is a good listener, skilled and responsive communicator, knowledgeable negotiator, resourceful problem solver and just a lot of fun! He prioritized our satisfaction over making the sale, seeking expert advice on upgrades and issues to help us with the final contract negotiations. All of these characteristics made working with Max a uniquely positive and memorable experience." -- Sue and Jim 

"Amanda was proactive, responsive and friendly throughout the process. She provided pointed guidance and direct answers to questions. She had strong recommendations for every individual involved in the process, who all served our house hunt well. Amanda also provided coaching on offers that made us competitive." -- Dan 

"We really wanted a single family home with a yard, but we had a very limited budget. We were beginning to think that only a condo would be within our reach, but with Isabella's expert negotiating skills and responsiveness we were able to buy a small house in our preferred Madison neighborhood without breaking the bank." -- Nicole

"Austin went on multiple showings with me over 72 hour period in sub-zero temperatures and icy roads. We were able to find and close on a house that I liked within a week and was able to negotiate the house below listing price. As a first-time buyer Austin made me feel very confident and I didn't feel pressured into liking any house that I wasn't comfortable with." -- Andrew 

"She is like a good friend and advocate who will help you consider all aspects of purchasing a property, including the condition of the property, location, lifestyle, etc. She is also highly responsive and a great negotiator, both of which are absolutely essential, especially in this hot market. I would 110% recommend working with Jennifer!!" -- Nikki 

"Our 'bid' for our new home was accepted within two weeks of our first contact with Shelley! She skillfully guided us through the negotiation process, with an outcome that was pleasing to both buyer and seller. An added bonus: Shelley’s joyful personality made the stressful situation downright fun." -- Marlene and Paul 

"Max and Ann were fantastic to work with. We bought a house and the seller’s real estate agent explicitly said a key determining factor was how responsive our realtors were during the negotiation process (the sellers felt the closing process would go smoothly since we had responsive realtors)." -- Savannah 

Home buyer negotiation - FAQs and tips

1. How can you help me avoid overpaying for my home? When you work with Mad City Dream Homes, we’ll make sure you become an expert in your target market and that you are familiar with the broader market trends. When it is time to write an offer on your dream home, we’ll effectively communicate with the listing agent in order to better understand the dynamics of the sale. We’ll know whether or not any other offers are expected, and if so, how many. Knowing your market and the dynamics of the sale will help us select the right price in your offer to purchase.
2. How can you make my offer stand out in a competitive market? Very often the winning offer isn’t the highest-priced offer. We can make your offer appeal to the seller by using a number of other strategies that have nothing to do with price. For more information, please contact us. 
3. What are the keys to successfully negotiating the home inspection? Very often a successful negotiation is all about being professional, persistent, patient and creative as we work through the negotiation with the other party. This blog article offers some tips from our agent team.  
4. Do I need to have a signed buyer agency agreement before Mad City Dream Homes can negotiate on my behalf? Yes, State of Wisconsin law requires a signed buyer agency agreement before negotiations can begin. You can learn more about buyer agency here.  

Do you need to speak with one of our real estate agents about buying a home or condo in the Madison, Wisconsin area? Contact us online or by phone to begin the conversation.