Seller Negotiation

Ensure a successful sale by taking control of the process

You don't want to leave money on the table, and you don't want to leave the sale of your home up to chance. We recommend working with an agent who understands the importance of these 3 critical steps during the sales process: 

• smart marketing and pricing that attract a large number of offers to your home 
• effective negotiation that secures the best price and the cleanest offer from a strong and committed buyer
• negotiation during the home inspection process that protects your financial interests and keeps your sale moving forward

How your listing agent navigates these critical moments can either make or break your sale, so hire an agent who has the negotiations skills you need to protect your best interests. You'll appreciate the peace of mind you feel when you partner with a professional. 

You can learn about our negotiation skills and commitment to service by reading our online reviews. Learn more on our Zillow and Google pages. 

Six negotiation tips for home sellers

Looking for some sound advice on how to negotiate a successful sale of your home? Check out these 6 practical tips from our blog.

Home seller negotiation - frequently asked questions

1. When does the negotiation process begin? Setting the stage for a successful negotiation begins with the pricing and marketing plan that you choose for your home. When your listing agent creates a beautiful listing for your property, and prices your home right, you will have the negotiation advantage you need when the offers start rolling in. 
2. How will you help me choose the best buyer for my home? Certainly, we help you choose a buyer with a strong offer. Just as important, we help you select a buyer who is emotionally attached to your home and committed to closing. We do this by taking time to learn about each interested party and their motivations for buying your property.  
3. How can I avoid unpleasant surprises during the home inspection? We're big believers in being proactive and eliminating issues that might cause problems down the road. Before we list your home for sale, we'll tour your home with you and recommend repairs and improvements. If you are proactive with your repairs, you'll eliminate unnecessary surprises during the home inspection process. 
4. How will you help me negotiate the home inspection contingency when defects are found? Sometimes surprises pop up during the home inspection. That happens. When a legitimate defect is found, we'll help you negotiate a credit, price adjustment, or repair that is reasonable and fair to you. We're your advocate and voice of reason if a buyer tries to make unreasonable inspection-related requests.  

Learn how we helped a recent client with her negotiation options:

Seller feedback about our negotiation skills

"Amanda did an outstanding job, her expertise, professionalism, and personal touch make her the best real estate agent. She is an amazing negotiator, she is helpful, she listens, she is thoughtful and she always puts her customers' needs above everything. I am so happy that she is my realtor." -- Cottage Grove seller 

"I cannot say enough good things about this team. I had purchased with them previously and my experience selling was equally fantastic. The process was quick and efficient, and we got a several great offers within just a couple of days. Shelley was very helpful in vetting them with me, and I’m extremely happy with the offer I ended up accepting." -- TJ 

"I'm a new homeowner and needed a lot of guidance selling my condo and buying a house. A lot. Dan Miller helped me with staging, listing, showing, negotiating with a buyer and getting a great price. During a stressful time, he helped me feel much more confident and relaxed and checked in often. He was always very available and just a text away." -- Jane 

"With his expert advice in timing and pricing, Dan Miller helped us get four competing offers from our first three showings. We accepted the best offer - well over asking - within three days of going on market. These were extremely busy days for Dan, and he never lost patience with my detail-oriented nature and endless questions, and gave us great advice about what to do. We cannot recommend Dan's services highly enough!" -- Kari 

"Shelly was amazing. She listed and ultimately sold our house and made what can be a difficult process, easy and actually enjoyable. She was thorough with her estimates and flexible in negotiating a listing price. She was very aware of the current market landscape and was extremely thoughtful in ensuring our home showed well." -- Megan 

 

Do you need to speak with a professional about your plans to sell your Madison area home, condo, or investment property? Contact us online or by phone to begin the conversation.