Negotiating Terms of a Real Estate Purchase Agreement
A buyer's legal representative is in negotiations with the seller's lawyer to finalize the terms and conditions of a real estate purchase agreement, including contingencies, closing dates, and escrow details.
El representante legal del comprador está en negociaciones con el abogado del vendedor para finalizar los términos y condiciones de un acuerdo de compra de bienes raíces, incluyendo contingencias, fechas de cierre y detalles de escrow.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
contingency
A condition in a contract that must be met for the agreement to proceed, like an inspection in real estate deals. Use it when discussing potential risks or requirements in negotiations.
Una condición en un contrato que debe cumplirse para que el acuerdo prosiga, como una inspección en transacciones inmobiliarias. Úsala cuando se discuten riesgos potenciales o requisitos en negociaciones.
inspection
The process of examining a property to check for problems before buying. In legal contexts, it's often part of a contingency clause to protect the buyer.
El proceso de examinar una propiedad para detectar problemas antes de comprarla. En contextos legales, a menudo forma parte de una cláusula de contingencia para proteger al comprador.
sticking point
A major issue or disagreement that is hard to resolve in talks. Use this phrase in negotiations to highlight problematic areas politely.
Un problema importante o desacuerdo que es difícil de resolver en las conversaciones. Use esta frase en negociaciones para resaltar áreas problemáticas de manera cortés.
compromise
An agreement where both sides give up something to reach a middle ground. It's key in business discussions to show flexibility.
Un acuerdo en el que ambas partes ceden algo para llegar a un punto medio. Es clave en las discusiones de negocios para mostrar flexibilidad.
closing date
The final date when ownership of property transfers and payment is made. Common in real estate contracts to set timelines.
La fecha final en la que se transfiere la propiedad y se realiza el pago. Común en contratos inmobiliarios para establecer plazos.
financing
The arrangement of money, like a loan, to buy something. In property deals, it refers to how the buyer gets funds approved.
La obtención de dinero, como un préstamo, para comprar algo. En transacciones inmobiliarias, se refiere a cómo el comprador obtiene la aprobación de fondos.
escrow
A neutral third party that holds money or documents until a deal is complete. Used in real estate to ensure safe transactions.
Una tercera parte neutral que retiene dinero o documentos hasta que se completa un acuerdo. Se utiliza en bienes raíces para garantizar transacciones seguras.
reputable
Having a good reputation, trustworthy. Describe companies or people in professional settings to show approval.
Que tiene buena reputación, confiable. Describe empresas o personas en entornos profesionales para mostrar aprobación.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
We're generally happy with the core terms, but we need to discuss a few specifics.
This polite opening softens negotiation by acknowledging positives first. Use it to start discussions without seeming confrontational. Grammar: 'Generally happy' uses an adverb for a moderate opinion; 'but' contrasts ideas.
Esta apertura educada suaviza la negociación al reconocer primero los aspectos positivos. Úsala para iniciar discusiones sin parecer confrontacional. Gramática: 'Generally happy' usa un adverbio para una opinión moderada; 'but' contrasta ideas.
What are your main points of concern?
A professional way to ask about issues. Useful in meetings to invite input. It shows openness. Grammar: Question structure with 'what' for specifics, 'points of concern' is a formal phrase for worries.
Una forma profesional de preguntar sobre problemas. Útil en reuniones para invitar aportes. Muestra apertura. Gramática: Estructura de pregunta con 'what' para especificidades, 'points of concern' es una frase formal para preocupaciones.
This would give Mr. Davies sufficient time to get a thorough structural and environmental assessment.
Explains benefits of a change clearly. Use in negotiations to justify requests. 'Sufficient time' means enough; 'thorough assessment' emphasizes completeness.
Explica los beneficios de un cambio de manera clara. Úsalo en negociaciones para justificar solicitudes. 'Tiempo suficiente' significa lo necesario; 'evaluación exhaustiva' enfatiza la completitud.
Fourteen days might be a sticking point for my client, as they're keen to close quickly.
Expresses potential disagreement while explaining reasons. Helpful for counteroffers. 'Might be' softens certainty; 'as' introduces cause.
Expresa desacuerdo potencial mientras explica razones. Útil para contraofertas. 'Might be' suaviza la certeza; 'as' introduce la causa.
What about 12 days? It's a slight compromise from both ends.
Proposes an alternative solution. Use to suggest middle grounds in talks. 'What about' invites agreement; 'slight compromise' shows fairness.
Propone una solución alternativa. Úsalo para sugerir puntos medios en las conversaciones. 'What about' invita al acuerdo; 'slight compromise' muestra equidad.
We can work with that, provided the seller agrees to address any major findings promptly.
Accepts a term with a condition. Common in contracts. 'Provided that' means 'if'; 'promptly' means quickly.
Acepta un término con una condición. Común en contratos. 'Provided that' significa 'si'; 'promptly' significa 'rápidamente'.
With these adjustments, I believe we'll have a deal that both parties can be satisfied with.
Wraps up positively, summarizing agreement. Use at meeting ends. 'I believe' adds confidence; 'both parties' includes everyone.
Cierra positivamente, resumiendo el acuerdo. Úsalo al final de las reuniones. 'I believe' añade confianza; 'both parties' incluye a todos.
I appreciate your constructive approach.
Thanks someone for helpful behavior. Polite in professional closings. 'Constructive' means positive and solution-focused.
Agradece a alguien por comportamiento útil. Educado en cierres profesionales. 'Constructivo' significa positivo y enfocado en soluciones.