How to Get the Maximum Discount from a Developer: 7 Effective Negotiation Strategies
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Andrei Balinsky
Founder of Balinsky
How to negotiate a discount and better terms with a developer correctly
- 100% payment can provide the maximum discount of 5-10%.
- A larger down payment (40-90%) allows you to ask for a 2-9% discount or bonuses.
- Fast contract signing (24–48 hours) often gives a discount of $500-1000.
- A package purchase of several units allows you to get an additional 2-10% discount.
- Reducing the number of payment stages can provide a discount of ≈ $500-1000.
- Fast full payment reduces the developer’s risks and gives a 2-5% discount.
- Bringing the client in before the end of the month makes it easier to get discounts of $500-1000 or bonuses.