What negotiation mistakes should you avoid when selling a property?

One should follow these principles while selling its property…. 1. Knowledge of market price and idea of recent transactions in locality. 2. Clear communication towards the payment terms plan and parties scope of commitment towards other compliances. 3. Honesty, Transparency and Humbleness. 4. To raise realistic and reasonable demand. 5. Knowledge of strong characteristics and USP of the property ‘as well as’ its flaws. 6. Professional help of Realestate consultant and lawyer. 7. Registration of executed documents in between seller and the buyer. 8. Understanding the mindset and intention of the buyer. 9. Open mindset to pay the service charge fee to the realestate agent and the lawyer. 10. Staying true to agreed commitments.

Negotiation is a game of information. The more information you have, the better decision you make. The job of the real estate broker is to negotiate a win-win deal with all stakeholders of the property market. Most at time, the property owner might want to sell the property based on his/her/it sentimental values. It is the job of the broker to inform and negotiate a realistic asking price for the property. Every step of the sales process of a property need to be fulfilled. Therefore, getting all the information with regards the particular property, it's owners, etc is vital to the successful negotiation of a win-win deal.

As a licensed Real Estate Broker, it is primary to remember who you work for when selling a property, and your legal and ethical obligations to your client. Real estate licensees also have obligations to others, but they are not the same as the obligations to clients that you are representing. I find that most disputes, or mistakes if you will, arise not from some lack of technical expertise but from not adhering to a clear understanding of whose interests take priority in the transaction.

Splitting the difference seems like the right idea but it is not. If you couldn't decide on whether to wear the black shoes or brown shoes and you split the difference you end up with one black and one brown shoe. That's what splitting the difference looks and feels like.

One common mistake to avoid when selling a property is setting an unrealistic asking price. Overpricing can deter potential buyers and prolong the selling process. It's essential to research the market thoroughly, consider recent comparable sales, and consult with a real estate professional to determine a fair and competitive price. Being flexible and willing to negotiate within a reasonable range can attract more offers and lead to a smoother transaction.

In my experience, you never meet in the middle. Most of the time you can get the buyer or seller to lean in your favor if you stick to the price you want longer.

Rejection is part of negotiation. Accepting to buy and recancelling is part of negotiation. Prospect setting failed rendezvous is part of negotiation. The same prospect who will turn you around and not buy might be the same prospect who will recommend a client to you in future deals. Therefore, the idea is to make a client and not just a sale. The real reward is in future referrals.

In my experience, the seller needs to understand the difference between things that add value vs. things that add appeal. For instance, a roof that is looking bad, will decrease value (and appeal). A roof that is newer, does not increase value, but it does increase appeal. Houses are expected to have decent roofs. On the other hand, an updated kitchen can both increase value and appeal. The amount invested does not always correlate to the amount of value added, so be careful. Don't let what you've spent dictate the amount the home should sell. The comps should give you a good overall figure as to what you can sell for. Overpricing your home can hurt you in the long run.

By viewing the sale as a means to an end, it can help you to redirect those emotions into what the future holds. Ask yourself what your end goal is, and why you want to sell. If you think about what your reasons are for selling, chances are you are going to be happy to sell so you can move forward with your plans.

You have to know and understand the characteristic of your potential buyer, one can be so realistic or on the other way... emotional. If You know the other well you can prepare of the communication and how to handle it. The questions has to be answered in a polite, intelligent, professional way.

I’ve found “Tell me more”. And a great deal of silence. This conveys care, listening, respect. Care and respect are powerful underutilized approaches in bringing the human into the exchange.

Communication is also about asking questions. As a buyer, I like to understand what settlement terms would be most agreeable to the seller. Would they prefer a longer settlement because they haven’t sourced their next property or are they an investor divesting their portfolio and want a quick sale? Asking these questions and communicating with the agent can be the advantage that you have in getting your offer accepted above another. Also, time kills deals, so by having these conversations, means that it could prevent a bit of to’ing and fro’ing and your offer gets accepted quicker.

You have to be clear about your communication, your answers, your verbal and non-verbal communication as well. Being not clear makes the other part confused, frustrated or disappointed as well. Know what you want to say and tell it in a proper way so it can be understood clearly.

Not doing your homework You lose your credibility if clients have questions for you and you still have to find out yourself. We’re in the technology age where information is easily accessible, you clients need to know they can rely on you for what they are unable to access, this is what they you for.

Regarding decision-making, our brain has 2 parts: named 'system 1' and 'system 2' by Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman. Most people communicate information to their audience that engages system 2, the conscious/logical part of the brain, but this is only in charge of 5% of decisions! So, when we talk about communicating clearly, it is crucial you know how to move system 1, the unconscious/automatic part of the brain, responsible for 95% of decisions. System 1 uses shortcuts to come to a decision. The science of ethical persuasion (as taught by Dr Cialdini) is about bringing awareness to these facts that help make decisions. Things like Social Proof, Authority, Liking, Unity, genuine Scarcity and more. I share a lot of insights on that.

Every deal is different, cash is not always king! If my seller can hold out another week or so and gain more money for the sale why wouldn’t you? Working with a diligent and competent team is essential. Know who is representing you.

Our profession is mostly about flexibility. Flexibility in communication, in change, in case of successes and failures as well. Not being flexible means you don't really want to understand the other parties, their needs, conditions, possibilities. Please keep in mind that flexibility can help a lot in your everydays and helps you getting more and more success stories. People love to work with others who hears their needs, understand them and can solve them in a proper way.

I always say, entering into a sales contract is a relationship and a partnership. Both parties want to feel satisfied. Make sure that you give and take equally. Trust can also be a huge factor in whether or not the deal is completed. By being flexible and communicative, you'll have happy sellers and buyers.

BEING INFLEXIBLE: Refusing To Negotiate Or Consider Offers Can Alienate Potential Buyers And Result In Missed Opportunities...

The way I do business is it must be a win/win and that has nothing to do with the agents. Seller and buyer must both either be equally happy or miserable otherwise dont sell.

There are so many complexities that arise in a real estate transaction. Cutting corners never pays off in the end. Seek the help of attorneys, engineers and other professionals - all which will work on your behalf and place your best interest at the heart of the transaction.

If you aren't hiring a realtor then hire a real estate attorney to look things over for you, prep the deed and title. Especially if you've never done this before

Why would you make any impactful decision without speaking to a professional? There are so many factors to consider just on a personal level when making decisions about real estate let alone what the market is doing and key points on certain areas as real estate is localized! Zillow and internet websites are fantastic educational tools but nothing can replace a professional's hands on experience.

In my experience, the seller often believes her/his property is worth than it is. The seller must listen to professionals and the data (past comps and market conditions) to ascertain a true fair market value for the subject property. Doing so will maximize profit for the seller and lead to a faster and more streamlined process.

In my experience, a Realtor and Attorney, close many transactions a year. They know the local market, they know pitfalls to avoid, they know what is normal in a transactions if the Realtor and Attorney work often with each other it just makes your team stronger.

Be familiar with the contracts you will encounter prior to getting them. For example, if you are selling your home understand the contract your offer will be submitted on so that the emotions of the moment don’t overwhelm you.

When selling your property, you must know more about your product (your home) than the buyer. Getting the home inspected is crucial to your negotiation. Some say, “But you’ll need to disclose it”. Well, when they do their own inspection, it’s going to come out! You’ll also keep the price of the remedies in your control. With items that are perhaps too expensive to check off-like a new furnace or roof, you may provide bids with the inspection. This way you can explain, “it’s in the price”. Too often pre-inspections aren’t performed, problems are found, and money is taken off the list price. For some reason this established price isn’t looked at as money. Giving away money….

As a real estate agent, it is important to build a relationship with both the seller and the buyers. Ethically strengthen this before they sign/buy with you, by sharing your expertise when it is socially acceptable to do so (you can't tell them yourself), and sharing the facts that matter to the main decision-making part of the brain. Some of the biggest improvements in business come from behavioural science and are costless to implement: - Share things you have in common, - Genuinely work towards their goals, - Give things/information to them regardless if they choose to use your services, and more. Find reasons to like them genuinely (it is not so much about making them like you!). Good luck.

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In my experience as a NY attorney with +|- 30 years of negotiating, and now a Florida associate broker, I must say Jere has hit the issues and solutions right on the head.