I read somewhere recently that when negotiating for property, silence can actually be your best friend. Like, after you make an offer, just staying quiet and letting the seller fill the awkward pause can sometimes lead them to reveal more info or even lower their price a bit. Sounds kinda counterintuitive, but apparently it works. Curious if anyone's tried this or knows other little tricks like this...
I've heard that too, but honestly, when I bought my place, the silence thing just made the whole situation more awkward. Maybe it works for some, but I ended up blurting out random stuff about paint colors just to fill the gap... didn't exactly help my negotiation skills, haha.
"Maybe it works for some, but I ended up blurting out random stuff about paint colors just to fill the gap..."
Haha, been there! A few quick thoughts from my own experiences:
- Silence can be powerful, sure, but only if you're comfortable with it. If it's making you squirm, it's probably not helping your position.
- Honestly, a bit of casual chit-chat can actually ease tension and build rapport. Just maybe steer clear of revealing how much you absolutely adore the place...
- Negotiations are rarely textbook-perfect anyway—awkward moments are totally normal. Don't beat yourself up over paint color ramblings; we've all had our "why did I say that?" moments.
