Most typical phrasing
“Are your rates negotiable?”
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Typical client message
“Are your rates negotiable?”
Situation snapshot
The client is probing for flexibility before the real work discussion has even started. You need to answer clearly without sounding rigid or weak.
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Most typical phrasing
“Are your rates negotiable?”
Recommended approach
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Write a concise reply when a client asks if your rates are negotiable. Keep boundaries clear and explain how you handle flexibility without sounding robotic.
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Client asks for a rough price range
The client is not asking for an exact quote yet. They want a quick range, and you need to answer without pretending the project has already been scoped.
Client asks for an immediate quote
The client wants a number immediately, but you do not yet understand the project well enough to quote cleanly. You need to slow the decision without sounding evasive.
Client asks for your day rate
A client wants to price the work by day rather than by hour or project. You need to answer in a way that sets assumptions around what a day actually covers.
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