Tips for Home Sellers: How to Handle High-Pressure Situations

by Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS® 10/28/2018

You might want to believe that the home selling journey will be fast and simple, but high-pressure situations may arise that cause you to panic. However, there is no need to let high-pressure home selling situations get the best of you. Because if you know how to handle these situations, you can boost the likelihood of enjoying a quick, profitable house selling experience.

Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you handle high-pressure home selling situations.

1. Use Data

A high-pressure situation may lead you to make a decision that causes you to miss out on an opportunity to achieve your desired home selling results. Fortunately, if you take a step back from a high-pressure situation, you can assess data to make the best-possible decision.

Typically, a data-driven approach to selling a house is ideal. If you analyze home prices in your city or town and other housing market data, you can determine if a buyer's offer to purchase is "fair" based on the current state of the real estate sector.

2. Analyze the Buyer's Perspective

There are two sides to every situation, and if you review the buyer's perspective, you may be able to successfully negotiate with this individual. And as a result, you and a buyer may be able to come to terms on a home sale agreement that meets the needs of both sides.

Although you may be tempted to walk away from a home sale if a buyer makes exorbitant demands, you should try to negotiate with this individual. If you assess the buyer's perspective, you may be able to gain unique insights into the property selling journey. Then, you can use these insights to negotiate with a buyer and boost the likelihood of finding common ground with this individual.

3. Consult with a Real Estate Agent

Let's face it – selling a home can be stressful and exhausting, regardless of whether you are a first-time or experienced property seller. Lucky for you, real estate agents are available in cities and towns nationwide, and these housing market professionals can help you stay calm, cool and collected in high-pressure situations.

Oftentimes, a real estate agent will work with you to craft a custom house selling strategy. He or she next will put this plan into action and collaborate with you throughout the home selling journey. By doing so, you can receive expert support as you navigate the home selling journey and achieve the optimal results as quickly as possible.

Let's not forget about the negotiation assistance that a real estate agent can provide, either. A real estate agent is happy to negotiate with a homebuyer on your behalf. Thus, he or she can help you get the best price for your house.

As you get set to navigate the home selling journey, it helps to understand what to expect after you list your residence. Thanks to the aforementioned tips, you can remain patient in high-pressure home selling situations and work diligently to maximize your house sale earnings.

About the Author
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Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS®

Aby’s understanding of excellent customer service stems from her extensive professional background. Prior to earning her real estate license in 2005, along with her college degree that focuses on business and engineering, Aby was the head of purchasing, inventory and quality assurance for an OEM medical and aerospace manufacturing company. Known by her clients and fellow realtors for her tenacity, honesty, integrity, and attention to detail, as a full-time realtor, she is also appreciated for her quick response to her client’s needs. Aby has been an avid horse rider and owner since the age of eight, with her husband Billas a local firefighter/EMT they are very active within the community. Bill served as a US Army Airborne Ranger in 75th Ranger Regiment, he is a combat-wounded veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart. Bill's background as facility Manager for an International metals company and as a firefighter/EMT gives him the experience, attention to detail and the desire to go above and beyond to serve his customers. The Brooks' serve on the board of a local non-profit (501c3) that gives back to the veterans, first responders and their families. The Brooks family resides on their small ranch in Manatee County. Aby& Bill excel in all types of real estate and their passion is helping people. “We genuinely like people, growing up in Sarasota and Manatee counties and now raising our own family here, it is an absolute pleasure to share our growing area with newcomers and reminisce with longtime residents. Our area has so much to offer and it is our business to help folks buy and sell their own piece of paradise.”