Do you struggle to ask for more from your contractors, your real estate professional, your stagers, or other help? Do you think you stink at negotiation? Before learning to negotiate, it’s a great idea to get comfortable with asking for more. Today we’re joined by communications expert Dia Bondi, who shares with us how to ask like an auctioneer. What does that even mean? We’ll not only explain, we’ll dive deep into how to find MUCH better deals by asking for an amount you’re truly able to get whenever you’re in a spot you need to ask. If asking for more makes you nervous, break out in a sweat, or shake your head in despair, this episode is definitely for you. Even if you think you’re GOOD at asking, we’re sure you’ll leave this episode with better skills than when you started listening.   But that’s not all. In our headline segment, we share details of a new judgement against real estate professionals. It appears the nature of fees is changing in real estate transactions. What is changing? What does it all mean? We’ll share the pieces that are clear and also peer into the crystal ball to try and predict what will happen for buyers, sellers, and agents alike.   We’ll also take a question from a Deeder, share Doug’s property quiz, and more! It’s another great day in the back of Ruth the Realtor’s car.