Follow these two rules during any negotiation and you’ll find success!
Jennifer Klein is a REALTOR® in Northern California who is experienced in short sales, investments, and property management. Connect with Jen at RosevilleAndRocklin.com, JenKlein.com, and @JenKleinSac.
This individual lacks an assemblance of intelligence when her concept of negotiations is to verbally say..” We are going to do it my way ” is that what you call negotiating ? Well… I guess in Northern California that may work but I can assure you in Connecticut Miss Klein would need to change her negotiating tactics.
I have to agree with C.Gomez. “We are going to do it my way” says to the client, “I just paid lip service to you, and your needs don’t really matter.” I think you are right on target with listening, listening, and more listening. Find the common ground and celebrate that as a victorious “We are on the right track” moment, and then work out details. Giving everyone a realistic set of expectations up front goes a long way once negotiations begin.
I love both her points. Take away the positives – it’s powerful to tell people how great they are and you can often get your way by doing so. Apply the message to your own style.
This individual lacks an assemblance of intelligence when her concept of negotiations is to verbally say..” We are going to do it my way ” is that what you call negotiating ? Well… I guess in Northern California that may work but I can assure you in Connecticut Miss Klein would need to change her negotiating tactics.
I have to agree with C.Gomez. “We are going to do it my way” says to the client, “I just paid lip service to you, and your needs don’t really matter.” I think you are right on target with listening, listening, and more listening. Find the common ground and celebrate that as a victorious “We are on the right track” moment, and then work out details. Giving everyone a realistic set of expectations up front goes a long way once negotiations begin.
I love both her points. Take away the positives – it’s powerful to tell people how great they are and you can often get your way by doing so. Apply the message to your own style.