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Real Estate Negotiating Tips

Be patient
Know your home's worth
Adopt a positive attitude
Do not let emotions-anger, pride, greed, or prejudice-get in the way of negotiating the best deal.

Your home obviously means a lot to you, but you have already made the decision to move on, so begin to think of your home as "the house" or "the condo," instead of "my home."

When reasonable offers come along, take them seriously. Especially in todays buyers market, any offer received should be considered a potential deal with maybe a few tweaks. You can always counter any offer made by the buyer that comes near your asking price. Do not spoil a good deal over a few hundred dollars.

Give me a call and let me lead you into a successful negotiation to buy or sell your home.

I AM AT YOUR SERVICE!

Ron Stead Call me today at 540-539-1200 or e-mail at rstead@shentel.net
Find my website at http://www.ronsellsva.com/

Posted by Ronald Stead on 12/28/2007 09:27 PM

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4 Comments on Real Estate Negotiating Tips

I find the biggest problem is the emotional attachment clients can ave to their homes. They feel theirs are better when they are not.

12/28/2007 09:37 PM

by Adam Brett - Fullerton, California Realtor (RE/MAX NOC)

So true! All homebuyers/sellers should read this advice.

12/28/2007 09:41 PM

by Christina Moock, REALTOR Cutler Real Estate (Cutler Real Estate)

Ron,

Great words to live by! The hiring of a professional is crucial.

12/28/2007 09:41 PM

by Scott Daniels Florida Real Estate 2.0. Agents Earn 100% Commission. (Florida List For Less Realty, Inc. Broker/Owner. )

Thanks for the tips, I am working on short sales, your advise works for them two.

12/28/2007 09:46 PM

by Cathy Meyers (Exit Desert Ocean Realty)

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