Turn objections into opportunities: How to build trust and close deals

Don’t look at client objections as a challenge or insult, Nick Schlekeway writes. Use them as an opportunity to showcase your expertise and add value. Continue reading

What the Super Bowl halftime show and real estate have in common

As Jay Thompson watched the Super Bowl halftime entertainment, he couldn’t help but think about the striking similarities between the show and the real estate business. This thought stream invoked the four P’s that it takes to make it in this industry,… Continue reading

Pulse: 26 handlers for ‘Another agent said we could get more money’

We asked, and you all came out in droves to share your best responses. Our favorite handlers from last week’s Pulse survey include asking to see the other agent’s math and emphasizing an ethical obligation to disagree. Continue reading

‘I don’t want to commit’: How to handle 27 common objections

We’ve compiled a list of savvy responses to noncommittal or less-than-cooperative buyers and sellers to help you get creative with client pushback. Continue reading