all shapes and sizes, but no matter what ensues, selling your home is a legal, documented, court-recorded, I's dotted and T's crossed business transaction. You don't show emotion when buying a bag of oranges, but home selling does have a way of sneaking into your emotions and triggering negative responses. If the buyer has an inflated ego and acts like a know-it-all, you need to make sure that it doesn't affect you. Likewise, if the buyer comes off as the sweetest, kindest but somewhat financially troubled person you ever met, don't let that dissuade you from your goal getting a fair deal. Likewise, if the sale is quick and painless, keep yourself in check. Sometimes it is an indication that the buyers might back out of the deal. There needs to be a certain amount of discussion by both parties to keep the buyer from jumping ship or, on your part, feeling seller's remorse. You might sense afterward that the buyer was truly planning to pay more, if necessary, to buy your home. Don’t Let your Ego Get the Best of You During negotiations, there may be a time when you think of all the labor and time you have invested in getting your home sold. Hours upon hours spent cleaning, staging, showing, communicating may suddenly flood your mind. You may wonder if it was in vain when faced with buyers that are critical, demanding or rude. Retaliation in like manner can break a deal, so learn to deal with potential home buyers objectively. Don't let your ego get in the way of a good deal.
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