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 situation, in order to have more say when talking with the intermediary. Before I start bargaining 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 price of my favorite house is reasonable, 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 as to bargain more reasonably.
Use my skills to communicate with the intermediary
Second, we must have our own bottom line and goals.
When bargaining with the intermediary, I will set a psychological bottom line in advance, which is the highest rent I am willing to pay. At the same time, I will also set a target rent in my mind, which is the rent price I hope to achieve. In this way, when bargaining with the intermediary, I can negotiate with a clear aim, and I will not blindly accept the requirements of the intermediary, and my purpose will be stronger. When talking about the price, I will not be too confused, and I will be led by the intermediary and master the more active right to speak.
I have had an experience of renting a house before. At that time, in order to save worry and effort, I found an intermediary to help me collect the housing, and finally found a satisfactory house. This is because of the price problem, and there has been a dispute with the intermediary, because my budget was relatively tight at that time, so I have to stick to my bottom line and expected price. After a long and patient communication with the intermediary, it happened to be the off-season of renting, and finally the intermediary compromised with me.
Third, show your strengths and sincerity.
When communicating with the intermediary, I will actively show my advantages, such as stable work income and good credit record, because there are certain risks after any transaction is reached, and so is the rental of houses. For intermediaries, 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 the property, so that the intermediary feels 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 negotiation. I will also use some strategies to increase my bargaining power. For example, I will propose a long-term lease, but I'm not sure. I just have this idea and meaning, which means I may need to live for a long time and keep my house in good condition. At the same time, I will also ask 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 put forward.
In addition, I will also pay attention to the timing 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 intermediary will be more eager to reach a deal than me, 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 definitely be more willing to compromise on the price.
Bargaining is like negotiation.
5. Be patient and calm.
Bargaining with the intermediary is a gradual process, and it may take many exchanges and negotiations to reach a price that is satisfactory to both parties. In this process, I will be patient and calm, and I will not make a decision in a hurry. At the same time, I will also pay attention to my tone and attitude, maintain friendly and cooperative communication methods, and increase the success rate of negotiations.
Finally, to sum up, bargaining with an intermediary is an important skill in the process of renting a house. We should comprehensively apply the above five points. Only by understanding the market situation, setting the bottom line and goals, showing advantages and sincerity, using strategies flexibly and being patient and calm can we 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.