Negotiable holding fee?

[momof5]

Well i'm going to meet with this family tomorrow evening. I sure don't want to miss the opportunity to possibly fill a spot even if it's not until the new year. I will mention charging a holding fee.

[playfelt]

One thing about the holding fee is to not accept post dated cheques. They must physically bring you a cheque every two weeks or whatever schedule you set. This way you have constant contact with them and if they are going to renegotiate or are wavering it will probably come out in the time. You might want to do a quick play visit on the day mom brings the money and this gives everyone a chance to meet and interact constantly. They are less likely to just up and leave or if they do then you will know sooner than later and can advertise again.

I only hold a space that long if I have more than one as in can still give it to someone that needs sooner.