Real Estate Renegotiator Gifts

"About that house I bought from you three years ago - the heating system keeps breaking down, the pipes leak, the foundation is cracking...I want my money back."

'I went into that meeting with a hidden agenda and then forgot where I put it.'

"My wife's lawyer doesn't understand me."

'Dad, I don't need a two-thirds majority to over-ride your veto. I've got mom.'

Overdraft limit.

'You've got just 2 minutes to pack then you are on OUR time and I'm going to start charging you rent!'

'In conclusion; our major contract expires tomorrow, we have no idea what we want, and no knowledge of the market, It is time to pass this across to the Procurement Team...'

'It must be a risky proposal... legal is running it by their lawyers.'

"I got it from eBay."

"What happened to the good old days when people just breached contracts?'

'Forget my mortgage application, fill this bag with money. I've decided to make a cash offer!'

'Well, Helen, you were right - our marriage contract does include an option year.'

'My motto is 'What happens at this company, stays at this company'. That's why I take your performance and keep your wage.'

Perhaps a ceasefire is in order. Terms? I will agree not to pummel you for forgetting our anniversary. You will refrain from pursuing the possibility that I, too, have forgotten it. You will, furthermore, massage my feet in penance for denying me a reason to yell at you. Non-negotiable! Got off easy.

'Well, since you put it like that, I suppose we could reduce the price of the property slightly.'

'And do you, Rob, promise to love and cherish Simone, even if she earns more than you do?'

'YOU'RE the hostile - takeover group!?'

Big Deal/Done Deal.

"Could you please refer to this as a merger rather than being in cahoots?"

'Our lawyer insists on it as part of our due diligence provision.'

'Sorry...I don't deal with lease issues.'

"I appreciate you keeping up with the vernacular of the times, but please refrain from referring to the billion-dollar restructuring as 'The Dealio'."

"No, no. The contract I signed was of the non-binding kind."

"I'm just taking your advice and using every opportunity I can to make money."

'That's Burt. Some developer made him an offer for his park bench he couldn't refuse.'

"How much are they for my rent? About three times a week!"

'This search fee seems very high.'

'It's just a scratch. I can still handle dessert.'

"Mr. Tilson will suffer you gladly now."

'Dickson, how many times do I have to tell you, don't start out with the price!'

Landlord holding back a tennant from his money: 'It's all part of the service!'

"His ingrowing solicitor was playing up again."

'There's our signature on the mortgage. Before we go, can I trouble you for a bankruptcy declaration form?'

'I flatly refuse to give him fringe benefits before dinner!'

"Is that the corporate rate?"