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Image by thinkpanama via FlickrWhat is the Biggest Mistake Made by Home Sellers in Today's Real Estate Market?

Today I read that I may be making a BIG MISTAKE as the seller of my residence in today's Real estate market. While this is not something I have spent a great deal of time thinking about, (but will now), my reaction was "shocked" thinking that this was already common knowledge?

Sellers and Agents, what would you do in the case of a lowball offer on your property?

As a home seller, maybe you weren't aware that's there one huge mistake you may be making. If that's the case, I want to show you how to correct that mistake and get all the money you deserve from your property!

Okay, what's the biggest mistake made by sellers in the current real estate market? The answer may surprise you. By far, the biggest mistake is... Not making a counteroffer on purchase offers you deny! It's one of those things that's so simple and so obvious that we tend to overlook it. Let me explain why counteroffers are so important.

When a buyer comes in with a low price, many sellers get insulted and automatically cross that buyer off the list. This is a HUGE MISTAKE!


A lot of buyers come in at a low price on the first offer just to see what will happen, and that's true even when they're prepared to pay full price. In other words, they're testing the waters and hoping to get lucky.

So, instead of blowing them off, try to come to an agreement with an offer of your own that's below what you're asking but above what they offer. Your aim is to keep the lines of communication open.


Here's the "nitty gritty" of any home transaction: the buyer wants to pay as little as possible while you want them to pay as much as possible. That's why they call it "negotiating." So, remember, counteroffers can be a great way to sell and buy a home. 

You want an experienced pro who knows all about negotiations and counteroffers. In this situation, you definitely need a true professional, someone who's preferably done a number of successful deals.

Now I may have been born in a barn, and maybe even left the door open a few times, but is this the message needing to be sent out to a seller in today's market?

I'm not sure what to believe, the fact that 1) there might really be sellers out there who need to know and implement this advice, or that 2) there are Agents out there who would not already be advising their clients of this very obvious concept and scenario?!?

With all due respect and admiration for ALL my fellow friends and industry professionals, I do hope this is something you're already doing, but if not, I promise I won't tell anyone that you were here reading this.... and then changed your ways. :-)

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Reblogged by: A Guest Post by Charlie Gilkey from Productive Flourishing.

"No matter how big their blog is, every blogger loves and wants comments. When you’re just starting out, there are few bigger thrills than writing something and having people comment and give you feedback about what you’ve written. Veteran bloggers love comments and also know that the quantity and quality of the comments says a lot about the impact of the particular post in question."

Reinventing the way Agents practice real estate
Agents now have a useful, more intimate version of the laptop

"Most agents use laptops in their office.  Some even use them for presentations.  Almost no one uses a laptop when they are out showing clients properties.  At any level.  An agent can use the iPad to quickly and impressively deliver and present information to their clients.  You’re buyer wants to see the tax records on the house you’re looking at right now?  Pull them up immediately on your iPad.  It’s either in your hand or in your briefcase...."

ReBlogged from: Ben Roberts @ The Exit Pro

50 Ways to Help Your Blog

"Remember, it’s about building relationships that last, the more you give the more you will receive. Create conversations that add value and most of all listen to what others have to say and make sure to follow up with a response."

Author: Derek Gehl
Email marketing is one of the most profitable strategies available to the online entrepreneur (and offline business owners, too).

Consider this: About 99% of your website visitors will leave without buying anything from you on their first visit. But by creating a great opt-in offer you can at least get their contact details -- and then use email marketing to follow up, build relationships, and turn them into paying customers. 

"Email marketing strategy #1: Develop relationships and establish credibility by offering free information" 

Reblogged by: Allen F. Hainge - Founder of the CyberStars

"Ever felt that you, as a real estate agent, are on “information overload” when it comes to available technology?  Such information overload can lead to “Analysis Paralysis” when it comes to selecting technology that will help your real estate business."