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What Most Real Estate Agents Get Wrong About Negotiation


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When most agents think about negotiations, they picture being pushy, holding firm, and “winning” the deal. 

But the problem is, being so focused on winning can actually create the ultimate loss for the client and you. 

The majority of deals aren’t lost because of price. They’re lost because of poor communication between agents, between clients, and in how we present offers in the first place.

Negotiation isn’t about arm-wrestling the other side into submission. It’s about finding common ground, keeping emotions in check, and making sure every party feels heard. 

Sometimes the best deal isn’t the highest offer or the lowest price, it’s the one that saves your client from bigger losses down the road.

What subtle language shifts prevent client resistance? Can delaying a decision lead to better outcomes?

In this episode of Level Up, we pull back the curtain on what kills negotiations, and the counterintuitive strategies that save deals most agents fumble. 

 

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

  • The “best deal” isn’t always the highest price
  • Sometimes protecting your client means selling lower or buying faster to avoid bigger losses. How do you spot when the smartest play isn’t the most obvious one?

  • The psychology of being heard
  • Clients don’t need to win every point; they just need to feel listened to. How can a simple shift in how you acknowledge their emotions keep negotiations from collapsing?

  • The pause button strategy
  • Walking away for a night can be more powerful than pushing for a yes in the moment. Why does “sleeping on it” so often turn dead deals into signed contracts?

  • Don’t get tunnel vision on price
  • Terms, timelines, and conditions often carry more weight than numbers. How do top negotiators use these levers to close deals that most agents lose?

     

    About Your Host

    Greg Harrelson is a real estate agent, coach, trainer, and owner of Century 21 The Harrelson Group. He has been in the real estate business for over 30 years and has been professionally trained by coaches like Mike, Matthew, Tom Ferry, Chet Holmes, and Tony Robbins. He is in the top 1% of all Realtors nationwide. His goal is to empower his clients with the information necessary to make sound financial decisions while being sensitive to the experience one is looking for in real estate ownership. The Harrelson Group has been the leading office in the Myrtle Beach real estate market for years, and they have recently added a new office in Charleston, SC.

     

    Guest Host 

    Abe Safa is a highly experienced real estate expert with over two decades in the industry. He is a key leader at Century 21 The Harrelson Group, where he specializes in helping clients navigate complex real estate transactions with ease. In addition to his role at Century 21, Abe is a sought-after mentor and speaker, sharing his expertise through seminars and coaching programs to help other agents succeed in the competitive real estate market.

     

     

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