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Real Estate Negotiation in Surrey

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A seller in Fleetwood received an offer $40,000 below asking. Instead of rejecting it, AG. Song countered with a strategic combination — a slight price adjustment, a shorter completion date, and removal of one subject condition. The buyer accepted within 24 hours, and the final sale price landed just $12,000 below the original ask.

Negotiation is where the real money is made or lost. AG. Song has negotiated hundreds of transactions across Surrey, from entry-level condos in Newton to million-dollar houses in South Surrey. Each deal requires a different approach depending on market conditions, buyer motivation, and competing offers.

Key negotiation points AG. Song manages include: purchase price, deposit amount, subject removal deadlines, completion and possession dates, fixture inclusions, and repair credits. Every counteroffer is prepared with your goals in mind.

AG. Song negotiates in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. When the buyer or buyer's agent is Chinese-speaking, having a trilingual negotiator who understands cultural communication styles is a genuine advantage. Contact your Surrey REALTOR® at (778) 952-9177.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth writing a personal letter to the seller?

Less useful than it used to be, and not risk-free. A letter describing your family or personal circumstances can put a seller in an awkward position when they choose between competing offers, and a good many listing agents now decline to pass them on for exactly that reason. Put the effort into the terms instead. A clean subject-removal timeline, a completion date that suits the seller's own move, and a deposit that signals you are serious will move a decision further than a letter will. If you want advice specific to your situation, ask your lawyer.

How does AG. Song handle lowball offers?

AG. Song never dismisses an offer without strategy. Even lowball offers are countered professionally using comparable sales data to justify a counter price.

What happens when I receive multiple offers?

AG. Song presents all offers with a comparison chart showing price, subjects, deposit, and completion date. You can accept, counter, or set an offer deadline.

Can AG. Song negotiate in Mandarin?

Yes. AG. Song is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, and negotiates comfortably in English as well. This is useful when the buyer's side is Chinese-speaking.

What are the most important things to negotiate besides price?

Key points include subject removal deadlines, deposit amount, completion date, possession timing, included fixtures, and repair credits.

How long do negotiations usually take?

Most negotiations in Surrey resolve within 2-5 days from the initial offer. Complex deals with multiple offers may take longer.

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