Simple Steps to Solving Your Negotiation Problems in Commercial Real Estate

Simple Steps to Solving Your Negotiation Problems in Commercial Real Estate

There are all types of negotiation pressures that we move through every day.  Commercial real estate brokerage is full of decisions and discussions.  Many people have fixed views on desired outcomes when it comes to property.  It directly follows that we all should be refining and practising our negotiation skills on a regular basis. Why…

How to Become a Negotiation Expert in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

How to Become a Negotiation Expert in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

Just about every stage of a sale or lease transaction in commercial real estate involves levels of negotiation in some way or form.  It directly follows that as brokers or agents, we should all be focused on improving those special personal skills of reaching an agreement and a positive outcome for our clients.  How are…

Finally a Cold Calling Solution That Works in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

Finally a Cold Calling Solution That Works in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

So many people struggle with the cold calling processes.  That is unfortunate because using the telephone is a big part of our business and in creating opportunity with landlords, property investors, and business owners.  If you are struggling with new business and market share, then read on. Call the people that you consider as ‘targets’…

The Ultimate Sales Blueprint in Commercial Brokerage

The Ultimate Sales Blueprint in Commercial Brokerage

Every commercial broker or agent should have a sales ‘blueprint’, so that leverage and traction can occur with the correct property types and listings.  A sales plan of this type would normally involve key facts and strategies such as: A defined zone of new business and listing activity Clear ideas on the typical and better…

Asking the Hard Questions in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

Asking the Hard Questions in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

Some questions are better than others in commercial real estate brokerage.  Some questions give plenty of information and get to the point or the facts of what the client or prospect is thinking and doing about a property.  Unfortunately, we have been ‘programmed’ in life not to ask deep and direct questions; that can be…

The Greatest Challenges of Time Management in Commercial Property and the Solution

The Greatest Challenges of Time Management in Commercial Property and the Solution

It is very easy to lose time or waste time in commercial real estate brokerage.  The pressures of the day, property inspections, the listings, and the clients can easily overtake all your good intentions and planned activities.  Somewhere in that ‘pressure’, it is critical that you control some of your time and appointments.  You are…