Everything Is Negotiable: How To Get A Better Deal On Your Next Home

“When most people see a house listed for $600,000, they immediately think the negotiation is pretty simple:Do I offer $600,000?$590,000?Maybe $575,000?But the purchase price is only one part of the negotiation.Depending on the property, seller and market conditions, there may be a whole list of other things on the table.Closing costs. Repairs. Mortgage-rate buydowns. Appliances. Inspection items. Closing dates. Contingencies.And sometimes a buyer may actually be better off paying a little more for the house and negotiating something else.”Then:“So today I'm putting Cory and Dwight to work. I want to know what's REALLY negotiable in a real-estate transaction.”