Readers emphasized that, even though agents charge commission, sellers can still net more by hiring one
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There is the hard 'no' — and much, much more
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Readers shared how they describe all the downsides of this approach to potential clients, and also mentioned some workarounds
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The top strategies readers offered included reminding buyers that the cost isn't an immediate out-of-pocket expense, pushing the FOMO button and pointing to data to make your case with gun-shy buyers
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One option is to simply agree to this stipulation. Another is to return fire with some conditions of your own. Of course, you could also just say, 'Nope' (in a number of ways)
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Pointing out that mortgage rates are already at historic lows is the obvious starting point. Then you could stir up some FOMO, too
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Asking to see the other agent's math and emphasizing an ethical obligation to disagree can be effective ways to counter this common objection. (Stay tuned for a new survey question Wednesday!)
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Readymade rebuttals for the inevitable next time a potential client cites friendship with one of your competitors as a concern. (Stay tuned for a new survey question Wednesday!)
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