How to bargain with the agent when renting a house?

For many low-income people, renting a house is a common life demand, and bargaining with an intermediary is an important skill in the process of renting a house. In my several renting experiences, I learned some practical skills of bargaining with the intermediary, and now I will share them with you.

first of all, it is very important to bargain with the intermediary when renting a house and understand the market situation.

you need to fully understand the market conditions before you can have more say in talking with the intermediary. Before starting to bargain with the intermediary, I will investigate the local rental market and find out the price range of similar houses nearby. In this way, I can compare whether the house I like is reasonably priced, and then bargain with the intermediary according to some infrastructure and geographical conditions of the house I choose, that is to say, before bargaining with the intermediary, I must fully understand the local rental market, so that I can bargain more reasonably.

Use my skills to communicate with the intermediary

Second, have your own bottom line and goals.

when bargaining with the intermediary, I will set a psychological bottom line in advance, that is, the highest rent I am willing to pay. At the same time, I will also set a target rent in my mind, that is, the rent price I hope to achieve. In this way, when bargaining with the intermediary, I will be able to negotiate in a targeted manner, and I will not blindly accept the requirements of the intermediary, so I will have a stronger purpose, and I will not be too confused when talking about the price, and I will be led by the intermediary and master the more active right to speak.

I had the experience of renting a house once before. At that time, in order to save worry and effort, I found an intermediary to help me collect housing, and finally found a satisfactory house. This was because of the price problem, and there was always a dispute with the intermediary. Because my budget was tight at that time, I had to stick to the bottom line in my heart and target the expected price. After a long and patient conversation with the intermediary, it happened to be the off-season of renting a house, and finally the intermediary made a compromise to me.

third, show your strengths and sincerity.

when communicating with the intermediary, I will actively show my advantages, such as stable working income and good credit record, because there are certain risks after any transaction is concluded, and so is the lease of the house. For the intermediary, although they mainly earn the first intermediary fee, word of mouth is also very important to them, so they naturally hope to attract tenants who are quality tenants who keep their promises.

at the same time, I will also express my real interest and sincerity in this property, so that the intermediary can feel that I am a reliable tenant. In this way, the intermediary may be more willing to negotiate with me and listen to my suggestions and demands, and it will be easier to reach a rent price that is satisfactory to both parties.

fourth, use some strategies flexibly.

when bargaining with an intermediary, it is actually a negotiation. I will also use some strategies to increase my bargaining power. For example, I will put forward the intention of long-term lease, but I am not sure. I just have this idea and meaning, which means that I may need to live for a long time and maintain the good condition of the house. At the same time, I will also ask about other similar houses, suggesting that I have the possibility of other choices, thus increasing the intermediary's sense of competition, so that the intermediary will be more concerned about the conclusion of the transaction, thus indirectly meeting my more needs and being more willing to consider the price I proposed.

in addition, I will pay attention to the opportunity and choose to bargain when the demand for housing is relatively low, so that the intermediary may be more willing to accept my request. At this time, between me and the intermediary, the idea of reaching a deal will be more urgent than mine, but for me, the transaction is not in a hurry and I am not in a hurry to rent a house, so the intermediary will certainly be more willing to compromise on the price.

Bargaining is like a negotiation

5. Be patient and calm.

Bargaining with the intermediary is a step-by-step process, and it may take many exchanges and negotiations to reach a mutually satisfactory price. In this process, I will be patient and calm, and I will not rush to make a decision. At the same time, I will also pay attention to my tone and attitude, and maintain a friendly and cooperative communication mode to increase the success rate of negotiations.

finally, bargaining with the intermediary is an important skill in the process of renting a house. It is necessary to make comprehensive use of the above five points. By understanding the market situation, setting the bottom line and goals, showing advantages and sincerity, using strategies flexibly and being patient and calm, we can successfully bargain with the intermediary and finally reach a satisfactory rental price. I hope these experiences will help everyone in the process of renting a house.