TIP OF THE WEEK

Tip of the Week Each week we send out a business building Tip to help success minded agents just like yourself grow their business. There is no cost or obligation to receive our weekly tip, so go ahead and sign up today! Current Tip of the Week Negotiation Tips For a Buyer’s Market - 04-09-2008 “It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.” W. Edwards Deming You should be used to it by now – the buyer’s market has settled into its big, cushy, leather, easy chair and is resting comfortably. It is like the guest who just won’t leave, so you have to learn to live with him for a while longer. One of the best ways to do this is to sharpen your negotiation skills. During the last five years of the hot seller’s market, negotiation skills weren’t quite as important as they are now. All you had to do was put the house on the market with a reasonable price and let the bidding begin. Now things have changed. Today, we’re seeing a more traditional market where buyers have their share of homes to choose from. So the negotiation game among sellers and buyers (and their respective agents) has reached a new level of importance. Make A Commitment: I will work on my negotiation skills and focus on solutions! Deadline: _________