A Deal A Week
05.19.09 Your buyer has been very tough and continually asks for more.. lower price, walks away, comes back, at even lower price, wants absolutely everything repaired... The sellers are bringing
money to closing, the other agent has chipped in for them to make it work, you are at 2.5%, paying a corporate referral fee. To top it off, the buyer is your most influential clients brother and you have been working with him for months. You are now $1,800 a part on one last item and he is asking for you to pay it out of your commission.
What do you say?
What do you say?
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by Yancy Whittaker on -
0k...may I speak frankly for a moment??? We have reached to point were all sides have given, the seller meets your price and repairs (believe me this is huge), the seller's agent has kicked in a full % point (this too is huge) and I'm pay'en a 25% corporate referral fee out of respect for your brother to do for you and negotiate all this...all sides have given, and frankly, cannot give anymore, except you...putting your brother aside for a moment, you have a choice to make...it's your turn to participate and give a little...if you would pay the difference to close, you win, your cost of only $1800 is less than what everyone else has given for you, it's not gonna get any better than this, so are you willing to be open to paying your fair share to close right now, we're so close, we're right there...or....you can watch this fall apart in the blink of an eye just like that...it's all up to you right now...what would you like to do???
-
Permalink Reply by Tracy King on -
Good heavens, if we are down to an $1800 difference and you are unwilling to pay it, maybe this is not the house for you, is that what you're saying?
-
Permalink Reply by Donald McVicar on -
agent: Why would I do that?
buyer: I've heard agents give back some commission for nothing, but we need it to help get this house
agent: I see. Let's review... go over what has transpired. Everyone has sacrificed in one form or another up until this point. In all the transactions I've done, most parties are willing to be fair, and make it work for each other. This is the only thing that has been asked of you. Are you willing to step up just as everyone else has in order to buy this home? How will you feel if you do not get this house?
-
Permalink Reply by Michelle Nissani on -
We have reached the point in the transction where everyone including myself has given all they will give. It is now your decision to make if you will buy this house at this price. Do you want to cancel escrow or move forward with the sale at the price on the table?
-
Permalink Reply by Renee Ferjo on -
No.
(and I shut up forever.:0) )
-
Permalink Reply by Michelle Nissani on
-
That's practicing restraint!!
-
Permalink Reply by Noelle Hettlinger on -
No, that isn't an option. Everyone has already given all they can for this to come together. Now it's up to you if you'd like to move forward. You've told me you wanted A, B,& C. We've seen countless homes over the past few months and this is the only one that has really fit the bill perfectly. Is it worth losing over $1800?
-
Permalink Reply by Steven Ross on -
@!x!? off.
Oh...did I just say that out loud?...I'm so sorry...
...maybe a little too direct...let's try this:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Can I be honest with you?
buyer: yes...
Really - can I be honest with you?
buyer: yes...
In Yiddish, there is a word called "gonniff". Gonniff is like calling someone a pig...but different. Someone is a pig when, at the All-You-Can-Eat buffet line, they hold up the line so they can pile as much food as they can on their plate (you know, with pieces falling off, leaving a trail of food as they walk back to their table, etc). A gonniff is someone who, knowing there is a long line of people behind them waiting for food, dumps the whole container of food on their plate, leaving nothing for anyone else.
buyer: what's your point?
You are being a gonniff. You are getting a GREAT deal, you have forced everyone to give up something, and enough is enough. Take the deal as is and be done.
-
Permalink Reply by Craig Ratowsky on -
NO ! let's call your brother and see if he wants to chip in !!!
-
Permalink Reply by Gene Bush on -
Do you want all the possible dreams that you can attain from this home held up over $1800?
-
Permalink Reply by Josef Szigeti on -
We agreed that we will be frank with each other from day one. This is between you and the seller. Do you want to walk away from this deal for $1,800?
-
Permalink Reply by Gary Price on -
That is not the way I do business.
$1800 is the only thing that is standing between you and your new home.
Everyone has contributed to make this sale occur. You will have contributed the least amount to make this sale happen. If you are unwilling to do so then perhaps this home is not for you. Do you really want this home or should will continue looking?
About
FREDIAN THEORY....
Commitment is measured by action.
Who will do what.... when?
Are you talking to people in terms of benefit (opportunity)?
Enlightenment is being free of self-limitation.
"I like to find out what people think."
You don't vend a propportunity™ to sell that specific property, although that is a possibility. You vend opportunity to find out what people will do.
Every day you need to watch from falling into the trap of thinking, "Tomorrow things will work out."
Measure your success by what you do today.
One definition of success is... taking appropriate action.
The goal is to find out what you don't know vs. judging what you think you know. This is what it means to be "open".
Things don't get done because they don't get done today.
Great is being great today.
Your career, your year, won't come together until you break it down into the unit of today.
What are you pushing away, distraction or deals?
The practice of being in the hunt leads to production on a regular basis.
Begin each day "on purpose". Clear, connected, open, and READI.
Your decisions define who you are.
Fred Wilson
Who will do what.... when?
Are you talking to people in terms of benefit (opportunity)?
Enlightenment is being free of self-limitation.
"I like to find out what people think."
You don't vend a propportunity™ to sell that specific property, although that is a possibility. You vend opportunity to find out what people will do.
Every day you need to watch from falling into the trap of thinking, "Tomorrow things will work out."
Measure your success by what you do today.
One definition of success is... taking appropriate action.
The goal is to find out what you don't know vs. judging what you think you know. This is what it means to be "open".
Things don't get done because they don't get done today.
Great is being great today.
Your career, your year, won't come together until you break it down into the unit of today.
What are you pushing away, distraction or deals?
The practice of being in the hunt leads to production on a regular basis.
Begin each day "on purpose". Clear, connected, open, and READI.
Your decisions define who you are.
Fred Wilson
OUR MISSION...
The mission of Performance Coaching is..
Helping people go from Good to GREAT!!
I believe the information we are sharing with you on this website and at the 100 Day Events is truly life changing.
LIFE CHANGING!!
When I listen to Fred speak I know I am listening to the greatest real estate seminar ever. I don't think you will find this material anywhere else in the same concise and articulate framework.
Through the power of social networking we have the opportunity to have an unlimited number of Realtors across the country become part of this network. However we cannot do this alone.
My goal by year end is to have at least 2000 agents enrolled on this website. The business possibilities that can be generated out of this type of group are infinite. I want to inspire and challenge you in every way I can to be part of expanding our network. I would love to see each of you committed to adding one new member each and every week of this year.
I FIRMLY BELIEVE AS THE NETWORK GROWS....
SO WILL YOU!!
I want to thank you in advance for any help and support you can provide in making this the greatest resource center for Realtors worldwide!!
Make it an OUTSTANDING DAY!!
Steve Shull
Helping people go from Good to GREAT!!
I believe the information we are sharing with you on this website and at the 100 Day Events is truly life changing.
LIFE CHANGING!!
When I listen to Fred speak I know I am listening to the greatest real estate seminar ever. I don't think you will find this material anywhere else in the same concise and articulate framework.
Through the power of social networking we have the opportunity to have an unlimited number of Realtors across the country become part of this network. However we cannot do this alone.
My goal by year end is to have at least 2000 agents enrolled on this website. The business possibilities that can be generated out of this type of group are infinite. I want to inspire and challenge you in every way I can to be part of expanding our network. I would love to see each of you committed to adding one new member each and every week of this year.
I FIRMLY BELIEVE AS THE NETWORK GROWS....
SO WILL YOU!!
I want to thank you in advance for any help and support you can provide in making this the greatest resource center for Realtors worldwide!!
Make it an OUTSTANDING DAY!!
Steve Shull
LET'S CONNECT!!
I invite you to connect with me on Linkedin.com
CLICK ON MY PROFILE BELOW!!
To Contact the Performance Coaching Offices:
8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #148, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
office phone 424.704.5030
fax 424.204.0801
Email:
steve@
performancecoaching.com
CLICK ON MY PROFILE BELOW!!
To Contact the Performance Coaching Offices:
8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #148, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
office phone 424.704.5030
fax 424.204.0801
Email:
steve@
performancecoaching.com
Client Testimonials
“Steve is a clear, focused, direct, tough-minded, inspired and inspiring real estate coach. He maintains the highest standards of achievement for himself, his company and his clients. He consistently strives to make the Performance Coaching program the best that it can be and challenges his clients to do the same. He is a consummate professional whose disciplined approach to setting and achieving balanced professional and personal goals has kept me in the game and helped me achieve success.”
Nora Wendel, Sales Associate, Coldwell Banker Brentwood
“Steve helped me take my business to the next level! He helped boost my confidence and continues to help me with ongoing business situations. I highly recommend him.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Carol Wolfe
Coldwell Banker
Encino
“Steve knows how to help you set goals and actually achieve them. He can be tough while being very supportive at the same time, which is a great combination. He has helped me stay on track and achieve goals beyond my expectation.”
Top qualities: Good Value, High Integrity, Creative
Chaya van Essen
Teles Properties Beverly Hills
“One word sums it all up for me: BRILLIANT! That is what I think when I think of Steve Shull! Not only is he BRILLIANT but he is also a genuinely caring individual. In our difficult business of Real Estate some of the essential factors to achieving great success are; being surrounded by leaders who are innovative and think outside the box, who lead by example of hard work, consistency and perseverance, who are supportive in their tactfully guiding way, and who are exceptional human beings! Without a doubt, I think of Steve Shull and his team when it comes to the success that I am achieving and will continue to improve. I would highly recommend Steve Shull and Performance Coaching.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
SiBelle Isreal
Coldwell Banker
Santa Barbara
“I have found Steve's input valuable in many ways. Steve has been able to keep me focused on the "Big" picture while I sometimes become to involved with "details". One of Steve's strengths is to recognize mine and point me in directions that take advantage of those strengths. I would recommend Steve without reservation knowing that he will put his client's needs first. I welcome any calls or inquires from anyone considering working with Steve.” April 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative
Bob Widing
Coldwell Banker
Santa Barbara
“Every business person should work with Steve Shull! Coaching with Steve has been life changing with huge personal and professional rewards. Steve is phenomenal at 1:1 coaching and in a large team environment.” April 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Lori A. Torres
The Irvine Co.
“Steve has been my coach for my real estate business for about 4-5 years now. He is fantastic! Always motivating and pushing me to be the best I can be. He is able to see things in myself that I am sometime blind to. He reminds me of my value and abilities and encourages me to always move forward and be in action towards the things I want in life.” April 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Christophe Choo
Coldwell Banker
Beverly Hills
“Steve was my coach for a number of years and very helpful and effective for me. He has a very strong work ethic, and I loved his whole body/mind philosophy..I was able to increase my business as a result of my relationship with him. I would highly recommend him as a coach. Thank you.. Steve”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Carole Schiffer
Coldwell Banker
Brentwood
“Steve has really helped me from the start of my career to advance my business, he cares a great deal about your progress and does everything in his power to help you succeed”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Michelle Nissani
Coldwell Banker
Beverly Hills
“Steve is an incredible coach and motivator. He clearly sees what is important in situations and has an uncanny ability to put aside what is irrelevant. He has had a profound effect on my profesional life.”
Peter Kinnaird, Agent, Teles Properties
“Steve gets straight to the point. One of the sharpest arrows I have ever known. If you want your career to go to the next level, take advantage of all he knows. I first met him as a Keller Williams agent, but now have transitioned into the Investment Advisory World and have taken everything I learned from him into my new endeavors.”
Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
Al Knobloch
Financial Consultant
“Steve is an expert in the field of coaching. His ideas are inventive and out-of-the box. He encourages his clients to be the best that they can be in their lives and in their business. Our business is at a totally different level since coaching with Steve because he has pushed us out of our comfort level into an exciting heights that seemed out of our reach. We highly recommend Steve Shull as a coach. You will be delighted with the results.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Betty Comegys
Surterre Properties
Newport Beach
Nora Wendel, Sales Associate, Coldwell Banker Brentwood
“Steve helped me take my business to the next level! He helped boost my confidence and continues to help me with ongoing business situations. I highly recommend him.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Carol Wolfe
Coldwell Banker
Encino
“Steve knows how to help you set goals and actually achieve them. He can be tough while being very supportive at the same time, which is a great combination. He has helped me stay on track and achieve goals beyond my expectation.”
Top qualities: Good Value, High Integrity, Creative
Chaya van Essen
Teles Properties Beverly Hills
“One word sums it all up for me: BRILLIANT! That is what I think when I think of Steve Shull! Not only is he BRILLIANT but he is also a genuinely caring individual. In our difficult business of Real Estate some of the essential factors to achieving great success are; being surrounded by leaders who are innovative and think outside the box, who lead by example of hard work, consistency and perseverance, who are supportive in their tactfully guiding way, and who are exceptional human beings! Without a doubt, I think of Steve Shull and his team when it comes to the success that I am achieving and will continue to improve. I would highly recommend Steve Shull and Performance Coaching.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
SiBelle Isreal
Coldwell Banker
Santa Barbara
“I have found Steve's input valuable in many ways. Steve has been able to keep me focused on the "Big" picture while I sometimes become to involved with "details". One of Steve's strengths is to recognize mine and point me in directions that take advantage of those strengths. I would recommend Steve without reservation knowing that he will put his client's needs first. I welcome any calls or inquires from anyone considering working with Steve.” April 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative
Bob Widing
Coldwell Banker
Santa Barbara
“Every business person should work with Steve Shull! Coaching with Steve has been life changing with huge personal and professional rewards. Steve is phenomenal at 1:1 coaching and in a large team environment.” April 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Lori A. Torres
The Irvine Co.
“Steve has been my coach for my real estate business for about 4-5 years now. He is fantastic! Always motivating and pushing me to be the best I can be. He is able to see things in myself that I am sometime blind to. He reminds me of my value and abilities and encourages me to always move forward and be in action towards the things I want in life.” April 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Christophe Choo
Coldwell Banker
Beverly Hills
“Steve was my coach for a number of years and very helpful and effective for me. He has a very strong work ethic, and I loved his whole body/mind philosophy..I was able to increase my business as a result of my relationship with him. I would highly recommend him as a coach. Thank you.. Steve”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Carole Schiffer
Coldwell Banker
Brentwood
“Steve has really helped me from the start of my career to advance my business, he cares a great deal about your progress and does everything in his power to help you succeed”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Michelle Nissani
Coldwell Banker
Beverly Hills
“Steve is an incredible coach and motivator. He clearly sees what is important in situations and has an uncanny ability to put aside what is irrelevant. He has had a profound effect on my profesional life.”
Peter Kinnaird, Agent, Teles Properties
“Steve gets straight to the point. One of the sharpest arrows I have ever known. If you want your career to go to the next level, take advantage of all he knows. I first met him as a Keller Williams agent, but now have transitioned into the Investment Advisory World and have taken everything I learned from him into my new endeavors.”
Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
Al Knobloch
Financial Consultant
“Steve is an expert in the field of coaching. His ideas are inventive and out-of-the box. He encourages his clients to be the best that they can be in their lives and in their business. Our business is at a totally different level since coaching with Steve because he has pushed us out of our comfort level into an exciting heights that seemed out of our reach. We highly recommend Steve Shull as a coach. You will be delighted with the results.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Betty Comegys
Surterre Properties
Newport Beach
© 2009 Created by Steve Shull on Ning. Create a Ning Network!
