negotiation: Negotiation ~ the cats have it.
- 09/08/06 01:16 PM
Buying a home is a stressful and emotional process. Time and time again I hear people say, "I'm not going to settle for just anything." Then two minutes later they are head over heels in love with a home, ready to do "whatever it takes" to get it. This is when I give my speech; Buying a home is done best with the head not the heart. Yes, your heart must love it, but if you are to succeed in negotiation, you must detach that heart and put your head in gear. We must keep our wits about us … (11 comments)
negotiation: Win-win wins
- 08/05/06 08:31 AM
When negotiating a residential real estate contract, there are typically 4 items we "fight" over. Those are; 1) price 2) terms 3) possession 4) personal property. Buyers and sellers should consider these items and rank them according to importance. Sometimes the best transactions occur when we find the buyer and seller have matching needs. For instance a seller may not want to close until a date in the future, but is willing to take less for the house, just so he doesn't have to move twice. If the buyer is price sensitive but has the time to wait, this could be … (2 comments)
Soapbox musings for and about Denver relocation and real estate.
Author Bio: Kristal Kraft is a Colorado Real Estate Broker specializing in relocation to and from the Denver Metro area. She is an amateur photographer, cyclist, golfer and enjoys traveling just for the fun of it!
Buying a home is a stressful and emotional process. Time and time again I hear people say, "I'm not going to settle for just anything." Then two minutes later they are head over heels in love with a home, ready to do "whatever it takes" to get it. 
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