An alternative offer or suggestion made in response to a previous proposal.
From counter- + proposal (from Latin proponere, to set forth). Common business and negotiation term from the 20th century.
Real estate negotiations are built entirely on counterproposals—the first offer is rarely accepted; instead, buyers and sellers dance through escalating counterproposals until they meet, which actually builds more commitment to the deal.
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