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Agree/Repeat
Here is a very powerful pattern you can use in your negotiations. It has
four steps and incorporates some of what we ’ ve already discussed:
Step 1: Agree/Repeat. When you ’ re talking with a seller, nod or
otherwise show agreement with what she says and repeat it in a natural
fashion. That shows you are listening. For example, the seller says:
“ I must get $ 1 million for my property. ” You say, “ Okay, I understand
that you must get $ 1 million for your property. ”
Step 2: Answer. Respond to the seller ’ s point. You may need to
respond “ In my review of the profi t - and - loss statements, I see that the
property at an 8 cap rate is valued closer to $ 940,000. ”
Step 3: Ask a Closing Question. You then ask: “ If I could show
you a way that I could pay $ 960,000 but also provide you with a tax
shelter and a monthly annuity, could we move ahead to start the paper-
work? ” Now you shut up and wait for the seller ’ s response, because . . .
Step 4: He Who Speaks First, Loses. There is a pause, and
finally the seller asks, “ How would that work? ”
You ’ ve just scored a negotiating victory. You ’ re one step closer to
scoring the deal.
In case you ’ re wondering: The tax shelter and monthly annuity
would come from the second mortgage. The seller would not be taxed
on the mortgage amount until he receives the money, and the annuity
would come in the form of mortgage payments each month.
Small Moves
This is a splendid negotiating tactic. You see, many people fall into the
trap of splitting the difference. Every time they counter an offer, they
split the difference down the middle. I love negotiating with these
people.
Instead, when you begin to negotiate price, always make smaller
moves in the amount of your counteroffer.
Let ’ s say the seller has a property on the market for $ 1 million.
Your strike price is $ 965,000. You set your first offer at $ 910,000.
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