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How do I calculate the true cost of rejecting an offer?

Calculate your BATNA - what actually happens if you reject and return to market. Factor in 90 days of lost momentum, a likely 5% price reduction to re-attract buyers as a stale listing, plus three months of carrying costs. If your alternative nets $1.885M versus the current buyer's $1.96M after a $40K concession, conceding to save the deal is the mathematically superior outcome.

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From the seller playbook: BATNA Analysis in NYC Sales

This is general information, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Every situation is different. Talk to a licensed attorney, accountant or tax professional before you act.

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