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How to negotiate rent with your landlord

Try to lower your rent or negotiate terms like a grown-up.

the scenario
mediumMoneywith Landlord
try to:
  • Present your case with market data
  • Mention you've been a good tenant
  • Suggest a specific amount or terms
  • Stay professional and polite
rehearse this call in murmur
Before a call: the scenario 'ask boss for time off' with three things to try, while the call connects

How the call starts

In murmur, Landlord picks up. This is the first thing you hear.

them

Hello, thanks for calling. What can I do for you?

What to cover

  1. Present your case with market data
  2. Mention you've been a good tenant
  3. Suggest a specific amount or terms
  4. Stay professional and polite

Write these down before you dial. Build a script for this call with your own details.

Rehearse it once first

Reading a checklist is the easy part. Saying it to someone who answers back is where calls go wrong. In murmur you make this call out loud, the other side reacts, and afterwards you see which of these goals you hit.

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