Terry Naber, REALTOR® - TERRY'S GUIDE TO SELLING YOUR HOME FOR TOP DOLLAR

CHAPTER 12 Be A Power Negotiat er Negotiator

Negotiating your home sale should be intimidating if you do not negotiate for a living. The world of negotiating is complex and full of pitfalls. But, by learning how real estate negotiations work and how to apply proven techniques, you can become a bit more familiar with the process, but nothing beats leaving the

negotiations to the real estate professional who does it on a daily basis. There is absolutely no way that I can explain all that I know about negotiations in the constraints of this book, but here are some basic principals.

KNOW MORE THAN YOUR BUYERS

The two major elements of negotiation are motivation and skill.

• A motivated buyer wants the best deal, and you, the seller, want the best price. • A skilled negotiator is an expert at working under the pressures of competition, time, information, and communication.

WHAT MOTIVATES A SELLER

• Time on the market

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