It’s no secret. Saying the flawed factor to the flawed agent can land you in a world of bother. We just lately surveyed our Agent Edge Actual Property Fb group and these are the issues they stated it’s best to by no means say.
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Discovering the suitable phrases to say to shoppers is one battle, however holding the flawed phrases out of the dialog with a fellow agent is a career-long observe. Some would possibly even name it an artwork. From moral no-no’s to negotiation snafus, selecting the best phrases — could make or break your fame.
We surveyed brokers in our Agent Edge Actual Property Group on Fb, they usually had so much to say about what shouldn’t be stated. Some critical, some hilarious, however all a good perspective on modifying your texts, emails, and conversations to remain extra skilled and fewer obnoxious.
Listed here are the highest 10 issues it’s best to by no means say to a different agent:
- “That is between you and me.”
- “Patrons are liars, however not mine.”
- That your purchaser is concerned with the home when they don’t seem to be really writing a suggestion.
- “How excessive or low is your shopper prepared to go?”
- Accuse the agent of not presenting a suggestion.
- That your purchaser loves the property. There goes your negotiating energy.
- That you’ve got one other provide — while you don’t.
- “Lower your fee, so we are able to make this deal.”
- A lie.
- “I’ve been within the enterprise XYZ years.”
Try the total thread, and be part of our Agent Edge Actual Property Group to attach with actual brokers, actual conversations and all of the motivation you have to carry on prime of immediately’s newest traits. Bear in mind to decide on your phrases with care, as they may land you in scorching water with shoppers, your dealer and even the general public if spoken within the flawed discussion board.
Rachael Hite bought actual property in Virginia and West Virginia for seven years with a specialization in brief gross sales and foreclosures. She has been an workplace supervisor, an agent, mortgage advertising and marketing advisor and persevering with training coach for brokers since 2012. She at present makes a speciality of non-public enterprise improvement and digital advertising and marketing companies for prime producing brokers and companies within the housing trade.