The New Style of Negotiation - COLLABORATION (Part 1)

It's not new and neither is it unheard of - that the COLLABORATIVE style of NEGOTIATION is what every party in a negotiation should strive for. However, the reality is that most people (by default) negotiate in the COMPETITIVE STYLE even without realizing it.

This 2-part NEGOTIATION STYLE is a result of my short experience in one of my contracts after I put into action what I learned from my Certified Negotiation Class.
If you want to read about my experience and overview of the class, please read:

• Some thoughts of my Negotiations Class Day 1
• Certified Negotiation Expert - Blown Away by Day 2 

Some of the COMPETITIVE STYLE NEGOTIATION include:

• Good guy, bad guy
• Nibble
• Intimidation (includes silence, walk away, escalation to higher authority)
• Short deadlines
• Bluffing (Walk away, all I can afford)

Competitive negotiators uses alot of manipulating, aggressive or threathening language, abuse power as well as hard bargaining tactics. I'm sure you have experienced some of these in your real estate negotiations.

What I experienced in my past, although an agent says s/he wants a WIN-WIN negotiation for all parties, it doesn't mean that's what is achieved.

Instead a COLLABORATIVE STYLE of NEGOTIATION includes:

• Asking alot of questions - not to take advantage of the other party but instead using them to formulate the best outcome for all parties involved.
• Build trust - include open sharing of information (I understand about CONFIDENTIALITY in the COE. I have some changes views about them yet not giving away my client's position. A fine line to trade there)
• Willingness to be influenced
• Expectations sharing and meeting

Check out my next blog on how to apply a COLLABORATIVE STYLE of NEGOTIATION for a successful real estate transaction! Stay tuned!!!