Is negotiation truly effective for new Gurgaon properties?

Negotiating property prices in Gurgaon is mostly a waste of time unless you know the builder's actual bottom line. Everyone glorifies it, but honestly, for new projects, I've rarely seen more than 2-3% off the official rate, even for NKV Groups in Chakkarpur. Their published rates feel firm. This 'broker vs direct builder' debate? A good broker, from my experience, sometimes gets you a slightly better deal or freebies like a PLC waiver because they bring bulk business. Direct builder often means you're just another number. Do brokers really have that much more wiggle room? Also, Construction-Linked Payment Plans (CLP) seem riskier than Down Payment Plans (DPP) for investors. DPP locks in price and gives better discounts, reducing future construction risk. Especially with Dwarka Expressway prices climbing, isn't that a smarter calculated risk for ROI? Change my mind.