03-29-2012, 02:57 PM
I really hate the "ill think on it"
it pretty much says "im too much of a pussy to negotiate properly"
he has (had) zero leverage in this deal so you have to take full advantage.
you should never show your cards like you did- why you want the land, what you are doing with it etc, because that establishes demand and gives him leverage. he knows thats the only lot that you can buy thats directly connected to your property.
you should check zoning laws and neighborhood bylaws and such though, it might not be legal to build a non residence on that plot. because who really wants to live next to a garage.
i think walking in with a 50% offer and ready to move up to 60% isnt unreasonable given market conditions
it pretty much says "im too much of a pussy to negotiate properly"
he has (had) zero leverage in this deal so you have to take full advantage.
you should never show your cards like you did- why you want the land, what you are doing with it etc, because that establishes demand and gives him leverage. he knows thats the only lot that you can buy thats directly connected to your property.
you should check zoning laws and neighborhood bylaws and such though, it might not be legal to build a non residence on that plot. because who really wants to live next to a garage.
i think walking in with a 50% offer and ready to move up to 60% isnt unreasonable given market conditions