Respond with a data-driven counter close to your asking price - not with anger or silence. An analytical response signals confidence and forces the buyer to justify their number against comparable sales. If you ignore the offer or respond emotionally, you lose the opportunity to anchor the negotiation at your preferred level. A calm, comp-supported counter that barely moves tells the buyer you are serious about your price.
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From the seller playbook: Psychological Anchoring in Counteroffers
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