Negotiating with a real estate agency?

Question

Me and my boyfriend found a house we want to rent it's 550$ a mo. Whats the proper way to negotiate with the real estate officer to see if he would come down on the monthly rent?

Answer 1

Tell him you'll take it for less. Point out that you have a perfect history of paying rent on time and your credit is terrific. Also point out that you're an A-1 tenant, have no kids, dogs or snakes and take great care of his property. Offer to put in the lease that if you're more than 5 days late ever with a payment, the rent goes to $600 for the remainder of the lease. or.... offer to pay the first 6 months in advance in return for a 10% discount.