How Can Buyers Negotiate in Today's Housing Market?
Because there’s another side to this market that isn’t getting nearly as much attention. Homes are taking longer to sell. Inventory has increased. And in many situations, sellers are becoming more willing to negotiate. That means you may have opportunities to negotiate the price, ask for seller credits, structure a rate buydown, or simply negotiate terms that were much harder to get when every property had multiple offers. Does that completely offset a higher interest rate? No. But this is exactly why buying a home isn’t just about asking, “What’s the rate?” It’s about looking at the entire deal. What can we negotiate? How can we structure the financing? What does the monthly payment actually look like? And does the opportunity make sense for YOU? If you’ve been thinking about buying but today’s headlines have you second-guessing it, message me. My lending partners and I can run through the numbers with you and show you how we’re helping buyers navigate this market. You might have more options—and more negotiating power—than you think. 👇 I’d love to hear your perspective. #SellItWithSammy #HomeBuying #BayAreaHomes #RealEstate #RealConversations
October 7, 2026