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The Truth About Last-Minute Price Reductions in Property Sales

The Truth About Last-Minute Price Reductions in Property Sales

Ever noticed how some property sales go smoothly… right up until the last minute?

Then suddenly:
“The buyer wants a reduction.”
“If you don’t accept, you’ll lose the sale.”
“We’re too far in to risk it now.”

Let’s call it what it is.

Pressure.

And too often, it’s coming from the very people meant to protect you.

There’s a difference between:
✔ A genuine renegotiation (survey/legal issue)
❌ Being pushed into dropping your price just before exchange

Sellers need to remember:
You are not obligated to accept a lower offer.
You can walk away.
You can change agents.

If your agent is pushing you harder than the buyer is…
ask yourself why.

Is it about achieving the best result for you…
or just getting the deal over the line?

At MyEstate Luton Limited we focus on one thing:

Not just agreeing a sale — but completing it at the agreed price.

Because that’s what actually matters.

#Property #EstateAgents #PropertySales #Landlords #UKProperty #RealEstate #PropertyInvestment

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