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ption period" during which the buyer can terminate. We all breath a sigh of relief when the option period is over. In the long run the option period protects you, the seller. It allows time for the buyer to do inspections and answer any open questions. Keep in mind that, for many buyers, taking the first step in a big decision is hard. Once the ball is rolling it is easier for them to stay on track. Action creates commitment. There are subtle pressures to keep the buyer in the deal, such as face saving, and time and money investment.

Is an adversarial or cooperative approach more effective?

There is nothing more destructive to the negotiation process than the adversarial style. Professional negotiators try to preserve the rela

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Negotiating a successful sale of your home requires an environment that sustains the buyer's interest and trust during the process. Many of our clients have been very experienced negotiators, and from them we have learned that the goal is to reach a "good agreement" - one in which the underlying interests of both seller and buyer are met. The results of a poor agreement may come back to haunt the parties after the closing. Here are some thoughts to consider as you prepare to negotiate the sale of your home.

What do you want to achieve in the negotiation?

Letting the buyer know what you need, in a clear and reasoned way, is the first step toward getting it. For most people, price is the highest priority, and is given the most attention. The buyer's offer must be evaluated in light of a market analysis, marketing time and buyer responses. This will give you an indication of what a reasonable offer should be. In addition to price, there are other needs to think through. Distinguish between "must haves" and "would likes". Your interests might include:

Selling at the highest price possible.

Coordinating your move to your new home.

Setting the closing to meet your travel, school or work time frame.

Resolving any repair issues fairly.

Protecting yourself by having complete property disclosures.

Locking in a mortgage loan rate for your new home.

Having no title or survey issues, or solving any that do arise.

Completing your relocation process.

Getting settled into a new home and neighborhood.

Forging a good relationship with a buyer who appreciates your home.

Having no future problems or unexpected issues after closing.

How much leverage do you have?

A big factor in your leverage is the underlying market condition. If you are in a seller’s market you should receive offers at the top of the range. This is especially true if your home is in a hot area and has great appeal. If you have multiple offers, you have very strong leverage! Buyers will make their best offer up front.

If you are in a buyer’s market, and your home has been for sale for many months, you have a lot less leverage to work with. Knowing the buyers' underlying interests will help you improve your leverage. If you see that they love your house you have some leverage. If their time frame is immediate, and you can meet it, you have some leverage. If you can meet some of their secondary needs, you have some leverage for a better price. If the buyer is a dispassionate investor you have very little leverage.

Be careful that you do not accept an offer that contains a high risk contingency to sell the buyer's home, a too long option period or a buyer without approved financing. These offers have a down side that may be difficult to live with. Buyers should submit a letter from a lender giving their qualification status.

Understand the Option Period

In Texas, our contracts contain a short "option period" during which the buyer can terminate. We all breath a sigh of relief when the option period is over. In the long run the option period protects you, the seller. It allows time for the buyer to do inspections and answer any open questions. Keep in mind that, for many buyers, taking the first step in a big decision is hard. Once the ball is rolling it is easier for them to stay on track. Action creates commitment. There are subtle pressures to keep the buyer in the deal, such as face saving, and time and money investment.

Is an adversarial or cooperative approach more effective?

There is nothing more destructive to the negotiation process than the adversarial style. Professional negotiators try to preserve the relat

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tion. The buyer's offer must be evaluated in light of a market analysis, marketing time and buyer responses. This will give you an indication of what a reasonable offer should be. In addition to price, there are other needs to think through. Distinguish between "must haves" and "would likes". Your interests might include:

Selling at the highest price possible.

Coordinating your move to your new home.

Setting the closing to meet your travel, school or work time frame.

Resolving any repair issues fairly.

Protecting yourself by having complete property disclosures.

Locking in a mortgage loan rate for your new home.

Having no title or survey issues, or solving any that do arise.

Completing your relocation process.

Getting settled into a new home and neighborhood.

Forging a good relationship with a buyer who appreciates your home.

Having no future problems or unexpected issues after closing.

How much leverage do you have?

Understand the Option Period

Is an adversarial or cooperative approach more effective?

There is nothing more destructive to the negotiation process than the adversarial style. Professional negotiators try to preserve the rela

Cost Advantages Of Email Marketing
Enterprises today engage in a variety of marketing and promotion activities, typically including a mix of direct mailing, print advertising in newspapers or magazines, TV advertising, online advertising, outdoors, point of sales promotions, and more.For those of you, who haven’t yet given a thought to email marketing, here’s an eye-opener: according to DoubleClick's email consumer study, over 78% of online shoppers have purchased through of permission-based emails and 59% of email recipients have bought in a retail store as a result of a merchant email.Low campaign execution costs You can launch an email campaign for a fraction of the cost of any other type of direct marketing campaign. All the other mediums include associated costs of conceptualizing, designing, printing, postage, and handling; and involve a lot of resources and time. While, email campaign could be executed through easily available applications at a click of a button.Most costs are one time or recur yearly As basic as asking for the order is to selling, asking for an order is not an end in itself. Once you have acquired a target list, you don’t need to spend again for a long time, while in other mediums, each campaign brings along a fresh se

cation process.

Getting settled into a new home and neighborhood.

Forging a good relationship with a buyer who appreciates your home.

Having no future problems or unexpected issues after closing.

How much leverage do you have?

Understand the Option Period

Is an adversarial or cooperative approach more effective?

There is nothing more destructive to the negotiation process than the adversarial style. Professional negotiators try to preserve the rela

Real Estate - 5 Ways To Advertise
With the introduction of new products and the growth of the purchasing power of the people continually escalates, it can be said that the advertising industry became fully energized. That's why even with the dawn of the new technology, advertising still continues to dominate the business world. As most business people asserts, business can never succeed without advertising.And so, in the real estate business, advertising remains to proliferate with more ways that could increase productivity.However, for those who still don't know how to maximize the potential of advertising in increasing their real estate sales, here are some ways to brood over:1. Web site listings.Real estate businesses may consider the benefits of advertising their products or services online. In this manner, they could even increase their market share by accessing those who cannot be reached by simple ways of promotions and advertising.People behind the real estate business may choose from the different web site listings available in the Internet today.2. Search engines registration.Real estate businessmen may also opt for the sear engines that are available in the Internet. With a reasonable amount, real estate businesses

erests will help you improve your leverage. If you see that they love your house you have some leverage. If their time frame is immediate, and you can meet it, you have some leverage. If you can meet some of their secondary needs, you have some leverage for a better price. If the buyer is a dispassionate investor you have very little leverage.

Understand the Option Period

Is an adversarial or cooperative approach more effective?

There is nothing more destructive to the negotiation process than the adversarial style. Professional negotiators try to preserve the rela

Don't Let Negative Feedback on eBay Get You Down
Remember the student in school who complained (or even cried) because they only got a ninety-nine percent mark on an assignment or test. Meanwhile, some of us were relieved (if not ecstatic) to have merely passed.I actually witnessed one case where the math student insisted that he was not wrong. On rechecking the test, the teacher realized the answer sheet was wrong and not the student. The student got one hundred percent correct.Realistically, however, most of us lesser mortals can't expect to get a perfect mark or score every time.First of all, none of us are perfect. We all make mistakes.Secondly, unlike math, some subjects are more subjective in nature. In certain subjects, the answer to a question may not be simply right or wrong. The teacher may have more latitude in how your grades are calculated. The teacher may even (consciously or subconsciously) increase or decrease your grade based on whether they like you (or your attitude) or not.Similarly, in business, you can't please everybody all of the time.In eBay or other Internet auctions, you will not be able to satisfy everyone. Even if you have one hundred percent positive feedback on eBay now, eventually it mus

Is an adversarial or cooperative approach more effective?

There is nothing more destructive to the negotiation process than the adversarial style. Professional negotiators try to preserve the relationship between the parties. The goal is not to reach an impasse in which neither the seller's nor buyer’s needs are met. Sometimes buyers include a note with their offer explaining why the house is not worth what they are asking, pointing out deficiencies, etc. No one can read a note criticizing their house without a defensive reaction.

In the same vein, your attitude toward the buyer can be effective in solidifying their interest in your home. The negotiation process usually begins with some degree of distrust between buyer and seller. The goal is to move in the direction of trust as quickly as possible.

How do you work with a combative strategy?

Sometimes you have no choice but to work with an adversarial buyer or agent. Their strategy includes: emotional statements, snide remarks, defensive arguments, threats to terminate, ego involvement, and stated positioning. Creative solutions are not likely to be found in this environment. Working with a combative style negotiator requires control of your own emotions. Here are some pointers:

Do not respond emotionally. An angry or defensive response will escalate the negotiation into a no-win battle.

Do not argue. Arguing usually positions them more strongly and drags the negotiation process off course.

Do not ignore their arguments. Listen carefully, but do not accept or reject.

Acknowledge the fact that certain emotions are present, without responding in kind.

Strong emotions arouse emotions in others, including fear and anger. The anger may have a source outside of your contract, or it may be a negotiation tactic.

The agent may try an "us against them" strategy . If this happens, write "cover memos" with your responses to the buyer in order to break down the barrier.

Firmly anchor pricing and other points to outside data. Show that your proposals have not been chosen unreasonably.

Do not allow hazy proposals to stand. Put everything in writing. An emotional negotiator will usually produce an unclear agreement.

Offer some wins on some of the terms. Face saving is important. Make your counteroffer as attractive to them as possible. Look for ways to meet their underlying interests.

Remember that they may be qualified buyers who can satisfy your goals.

Is every point in the contact negotiable?

Yes. However, one of the most effective means of coming to an agreement is to rely on consistent standards. For example, it is common in our area for the seller to buy the title policy and buyer to pay survey cost. Using accepted standards prevents buyer and seller from haggling over every point. On the other hand, all points in an offer can be used to help structure the deal.

How do you move in the direction of "trust"?

Most people are fair minded and reasonable. They respond well to respectful treatment and to having their concerns heard. If the seller feels that the buyer and agent are acting with integrity, the

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