Reduce Your Rent by Offering Your Own Service
It seems unlikely, but lease negotiations happen more often than you think and, according to insiders, is always worth a try . You may be able to bargain for a better price by offering to do the maintenance yourself.
There are several ways to bargain for rent, but as with any negotiation, you must make the offer pleasing to the other person as well. For the homeowner, this can mean saving money on maintenance. GOBankingRates explains:
If you don’t mind adding a little lubricant when renting or spending money on maintenance, offer these services to the owner when negotiating a rental.
“Simple things like a property care offer – cleaning leaves and snow, littering and recycling – even minor maintenance and repairs are very attractive to absent and / or aging homeowners.”
If your landlord does this, you will want to get something in writing that outlines who you are and what you are not responsible for. To find out more about how to negotiate a better rent, go to the full message at the link below.
Proven Ways To Negotiate Lower Rentals | GOBankingRates
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