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Sometimes the best response is to . . . . WAIT! before you respond.

By Bobbie Smith

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September 12, 2012 10:46 AM

Are there times when your best response to an offer made to a Contingency of the Contract is to . . . . . WAIT?

Making tough decisions - Wait. Wait before you reply, take the time to consider the offer of the Contingency made to you.

Rash decisions made on an emotional situation like selling your home, or buying a home need time to ponder.

Take the time to talk the options offered over with a friend, or your better half. "Two heads are always better than one" as they say.

The time to make your response is after you have taken the time to consider all the options, studied all the pros and cons of the options, and have used common sense and rationalization to reach your conclusion.

If I choose Option 1, what is the worst that could happen? What is the best that could happen?

If I choose Option 2, what is the worst that could happen? What is the best that could happen?

YES, there are times when your best response to an offer made to a Contingency of the Contract is to . . . WAIT !!

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Ellen Caruso

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Yes, sometimes wait but thats profided the market is active...or else consider the options, and grab it if its good!

Sep 12, 2012 12:09 PM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Bobbie, We often have to advise our clients to back away from their initial desire to respond emotionally and consider how the other side would most likely perceive their response. That usually helps them collect themselves and get a better response.

Sep 12, 2012 08:32 PM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Absolutely Bobbie. The most effective communicators and negotiators are those that listen and then formulate their response before answering.

Sep 12, 2012 09:07 PM

Bobbie Smith

Stroudsburg, PA

570-242-1891

Hi Ellen, So true. If its a good offer, grab it quick. Thanks for dropping by.

Sep 12, 2012 09:22 PM

Bliz, I like that idea. Consider how the other side will look at your response also. Good point. Thanks for stopping by and leaving that.

Sep 12, 2012 09:23 PM

You're right Gabe. Ponder all the aspects of the response before you respond. Thank you.

Sep 12, 2012 09:25 PM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Pause, stop and think. Good advice for all big decisions really. And, selling or buying a home certainly qualifies as a BIG decision. Have a good one Bobbie.

Sep 13, 2012 01:27 AM

Hi Debb. Well stated. Thank you! You do the same Debb. Thanks.

Sep 13, 2012 01:49 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Bobbie- so true- and thank goodness my husband is the one to say "let's think about this." And like Debb says this certainly holds true for any major decision.

Sep 13, 2012 03:38 AM

Kathy, Isn't it though. Given enough time we all will make the best decision for ourselves. Thank you.

Sep 13, 2012 10:27 AM

Sometimes the best response is to . . . . WAIT! before you respond.

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