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Smart negotiation tacts for rent reduction<\/h2>\n

Are you good at negotiating? Whether you are planning to rent a new apartment<\/strong><\/a> or wish to have a cheaper rent where you currently reside; you must negotiate a mutually agreeable rental deal with your landlord. While this might seem like a difficult task to accomplish but it\u2019s completely doable if you put forth the right points.<\/p>\n

Here are 5 negotiation tips that can help persuade the landlord for rent reduction. Read on:<\/h5>\n
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  1. Choose property wisely<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Always remember-Smaller landlords offer more flexibility. So, it\u2019s always better to approach landlords with smaller units rather than opting for apartment in a high-end building. Landlords with a single unit or even a handful of properties are often easier to negotiate with because they don\u2019t have the marketing budget or the amenities to draw a giant pool of renters to choose from. And this pretty well works in your favour!<\/p>\n

    2. Prepare an application that clicks<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A good application can do wonders in negotiating the rent. Accompany your application with a copy of tax returns, proof of employment, and references from previous landlords saying you pay rent on time. This will prove your credibility to the potential landlords. You can make the deal even more attractive by signing for a longer duration.<\/p>\n

    3. Gather rental statistics of similar properties<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Scan through various\u00a0online listings\u00a0to gather data about the rents of comparable properties in the area. Data driven approach towards rent reduction can prove more convincing. When you speak to the landlord, carry the printout of\u00a0comparable units that are slightly lower in rent and are also available for occupancy. This way you can easily point out how the landlord\u2019s rental terms are above a reasonable market-rate price.<\/p>\n

    4. Count on your qualities<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Know your worth as a tenant and be skilled at proving it. If you\u2019re responsible, professional, quiet, and clean, use those characteristics as selling points when you start negotiations. From the landlord\u2019s perspective, good tenants are hard to find and thus are worth the negotiation.<\/p>\n

    5. Negotiate reasonably<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Initiating negotiation with a lowball offer is a big NO. A research based negotiation will seem more realistic and convincing. So, let your first rental offer be one\u00a0that your\u00a0landlord can haggle with you on. You can make your argument more convincing by saying,\u00a0\u201cI love this place and I am looking for a long-term commitment but my personal budget is X. Would you be willing to meet that in exchange for signing a longer lease?\u201d This way you can assure that you are looking for a rental home for long term and hence the landlord may consider it a good deal even if required to negotiate a bit on payment terms.<\/p>\n

    And if negotiating does not work then there is always a Plan B. You can check out Colive rental accommodation<\/strong><\/a> in the area as well as budget of your choice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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