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Counter Offer
Free counter offer letter template for responding to a job offer, purchase offer, or negotiation with revised terms.
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This free counter offer covers Original Terms, Proposed Changes, Why This Adjustment with 11 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for founders, freelancers, and small business owners formalizing a business decision or agreement without paying a lawyer to draft it from scratch. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Counter Offer
[Date]
Dear [Recipient Name],
Thank you for [the offer / your proposal] regarding [Subject]. I appreciate the offer and would like to propose the following adjustments.
Original Terms
[Brief restatement of what was originally offered.]
Proposed Changes
| Term | Original | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| [Term — e.g. salary/price] | [Original] | [Proposed] |
| [Term] | [Original] | [Proposed] |
Why This Adjustment
[Brief, professional justification — market rate, comparable offers, specific value you bring, etc.]
I remain very interested in [moving forward / this opportunity] and am happy to discuss further.
Sincerely, [Your Name]
*A counter offer that includes a brief, specific justification (not just a bigger number) tends to be received better and negotiated more smoothly than one that arrives with no explanation.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 3 standard sections: Original Terms, Proposed Changes, Why This Adjustment
- 11 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Early-stage businesses
Getting the basics documented before things get more complex.
FAQ
Is this counter offer template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this counter offer as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this counter offer cover?
This business template includes Original Terms, Proposed Changes, Why This Adjustment. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is a general-purpose starting structure, not advice for your specific situation. Business agreements can hinge on details — state of formation, industry-specific regulation, how a dispute would actually play out — that a template can't account for. Have a business attorney review anything that involves real money or real risk before you rely on it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 11 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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