{"id":84686,"date":"2021-02-23T09:30:12","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T16:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/renewsblog\/?p=84686"},"modified":"2023-03-21T02:47:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T08:47:07","slug":"close-real-estate-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/close-real-estate-deals","title":{"rendered":"8 Simple Steps to Close Real Estate Deals Like a Rockstar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n      <iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm?e=BIGPOC6356769375&#038;light=false\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe>  \n\n\n\n\n<p>Many people think one of the biggest challenges of real estate is closing deals. We have trained too many agents working today only on the paperwork side of the business and not on how to actually sell successfully and professionally. Selling is what real estate is all about, and that means building rapport and strong relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without this skill, there\u2019s no money to be made and no paperwork to be done, regardless of how proficient you may be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s market, we must overcome traditional sales obstacles such as canned, fake responses. Instead, real estate agents need to hone in on their instincts to make a sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this article is going to be mostly focused on selling properties, we could also apply many of the points to real estate investors and agents involved in the rental market. So, let\u2019s look at some sales tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/><em>(<strong>Agents<\/strong>: Want an easier way to find clients? Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/companies\/premium?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog-ad\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\">BiggerPockets Premium<\/a>!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common closing techniques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Now or never&#8221; closes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the \u201cnow or never\u201d technique, the real estate agent brings up a special benefit that requires immediate action and expires after the day. This is a real limited-time offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary closes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This effective sales technique stresses the values and benefits of items or packages in the deal\u2014such as a house coming with its own washer and dryer or fully furnished. Summarize everything that is unique to this house that might prompt the customer to buy at the current price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharp angle closes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential customers might ask for additional features, like whether their home can keep the current furniture of a specific room or a discounted rate. With approval from a supervisor, the real estate agent can provide these additional features and close the deal on the home with that price reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/companies\/premium?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog-ad\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amy-hirschi-uwpo02K55zw-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139822 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amy-hirschi-uwpo02K55zw-unsplash.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amy-hirschi-uwpo02K55zw-unsplash-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amy-hirschi-uwpo02K55zw-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amy-hirschi-uwpo02K55zw-unsplash-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get more leads as a BiggerPockets <strong>Featured Agent\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand out as a\u00a0preferred agent\u00a0on the largest network of real estate investors. Fuel your pipeline with high-intent leads, and instantly match with potential buyers who are interested in your market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/real-estate-agent-lead-bundles-for-investors-biggerpockets?source=blog&amp;medium=guide\" target=\"_blank\">Become a Featured Agent<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question closes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask questions that hook at the prospective buyers and give them homework to think about. These questions can ask for their opinion, or about a problem that their current home has and whether this potential house has the same issue. Make them think about why they\u2019re interested in the house. Asking the right questions will allow the agent to answer outstanding questions and earn a commitment from the buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assumptive closes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This technique draws on positive thinking. Monitor the potential buyer\u2019s interest, their engagement, and their objections throughout the meeting. After talking with them, ensure that you ask them if their expectations were met or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take-away closes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever seen a child who\u2019s had a toy taken from them and they want that toy more than anything else in the world? That\u2019s a similar phenomenon that can happen with potential customers or homeowners. Does the price of the home scare your customer? Remove a feature and offer a discount. They\u2019ll think about the feature instead of the discounted price, and you may reach your desired outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharp angle closes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When a prospective buyer makes a request, you can agree&#8230; if they sign immediately. Maybe they ask if you can cover closing costs, or for price reductions. With a sharp angle close, you&#8217;d say &#8220;Sure\u2014if you sign the sales agreement immediately. Is it a done deal?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soft closes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of closing shows the benefit of the home to your customer, making no sudden requests of them. You ask a low-affected question, such as, \u201cIf we downsize the kitchen, it\u2019ll cost 20% less and you could get a new refrigerator. Does that sound like something you\u2019d be interested in?\u201d There\u2019s no sense of urgency as to whether the buyer should commit and itgives you more time as the Realtor to learn about the family you\u2019re dealing with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 steps to close real estate deals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Believe in yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Confidence is key. If you believe in yourself, if you believe in the deal, it will happen. This confidence needs to be clear throughout the process, right from the first viewing until they sign on the dotted line. If you\u2019re enthusiastic about the deal, this energy will transfer to your clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes this can be hard to do; maybe the property isn\u2019t quite to your liking or your clients are difficult. But as long as you believe in yourself and your own ability to find, negotiate, and complete a deal, you will succeed. Be careful not to overstretch to cocky, but a certain air of self-assurance and positivity will work wonders for closing sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Keep it simple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t bombard your clients with information, facts, and figures that won\u2019t actually affect their decision-making. Treat them like you would want to be treated\u2014in a straightforward, direct, and personable manner. If the clients are interested and the process moves forward, then that is the time to give more information that could help them decide if the property is right for them. But wait until they have shown definitive interest before doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Listen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t waste your time trying to sell a property your clients really aren\u2019t interested in. And don\u2019t keep pushing for a deal that will never happen. Listen carefully to what your clients want and what their conditions are, and then work as hard as possible to get exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By delivering exactly what they asked for right from the start, you will gain their trust and respect, meaning they will be more likely to buy with you than any other agent. A positive relationship with your clients works to your advantage, both on individual and future deals, as you may well find yourself referred to as their friends and family. Remember: Selling isn\u2019t telling, it\u2019s listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Reassure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your clients have doubts\u2014and they will, because it\u2019s only natural for people parting with significant sums of money to have areas of concerns\u2014talk them through. Don\u2019t just ignore the issues when they arise. Face them head-on and deal with them together. If the problem is insurmountable, move on to a different house. Don\u2019t waste your time trying to sell a property they\u2019re never going to buy because of an unchangeable matter such as location. Take stock, learn from it, and show them something more fitting to their brief next time. If you can work around the concern, then do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reassurance, encouragement, and problem-solving are all key skills for closing sales. Being truthful in your encouragements is vital, and most real estate agents become well-versed in this skill because of buyer\u2019s remorse. This is when clients appear to get cold feet as the deal approaches, usually intimidated by the financial implications. It\u2019s a phase. You just have to get them through it and remind them why they loved the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Work on your script<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not find a script online and learn it by heart! That will come across phony, staged, and untrustworthy. Scripts can be great, but they have to be uniquely yours. Base your sales tactic on your own personality and speak and act in the most natural way for you. Not only will this make it easier to remember what you want to say, but it will also come across as far more genuine and truthful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, although a script can be useful, remember each property and each client are different, and therefore some flexibility, ad libbing, and creativity are always necessary in order to close each sale. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all sales script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/interest-based-negotiations?itm_source=ibl&amp;itm_medium=related&amp;itm_campaign=opt\" target=\"_blank\">How to Use Interest-Based Negotiation to Close True Win-Win Deals<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Sweeten the deal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are your clients interested in the property but wavering over the final decision? Find something you can throw in they simply can\u2019t resist. You\u2019ll probably have to work with the other real estate agent to allow this to happen, but since you both want the sale to go through, be able to come up with something pretty irresistible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, it is important to have positive relationships with other real estate agents working in your patch. Together, you need to make the deal so tempting your clients have no choice but to agree and sign those papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Be yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As human beings, we want to interact with other human beings. A fake persona is not only obvious but off-putting to clients. Relax, take a deep breath, and go into each meeting and deal as you. No one wants a phony friend, so don\u2019t be one. Trustworthiness, a straightforward attitude, and a lot of personality are all traits that make a great real estate agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long gone are the days when clients were na\u00efve, unassuming, and gullible. With the number of home improvement and property search shows on television these days, real estate agents are increasingly dealing with people well-versed in the property market and how it works. We\u2019re on the same level now\u2014treat them as your equals. Be yourself rather than \u201cthat real estate agent,\u201d and your personality will carry you the rest of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The final step: Go out and sell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s difficult, of course, but with these simple pieces of advice, I hope you are going to have more success in the future in closing real estate deals. In fact, most of these points could apply to anyone in the sales industry. The difference with property, however, is the significantly larger amounts of money involved in the deals. This is daunting for your clients (reassure them) but great for us who work on commission (but don\u2019t get too focused on this).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a balance\u2014an art, a skill, and one that you will take time to perfect. You will make mistakes, you will lose sales, but over the years and with more experience, alongside advice from experts such as myself and others who have been in the business for a long time, you will get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to close a deal without feeling pushy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should keep any and all contact with potential buyers to emails and calls when you have information for them. Do not call your clients without something to offer them, as that seems like you\u2019re hovering. Furthermore, you should decide which closing technique you need to use, and be prepared to use it. That means, if you need to deduct something from the cost, or offer a \u201climited time sale\u201d you should go in with that in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, the first showing of a house is not the be-all, end-all. That means you can take a moment or two to figure out what approach might get these clients to buy this house. Remember, if your client has an objection or question, never ignore it or give them a \u201cbut.&#8221; Their concerns are real. And you should acknowledge that, as this will help you win their trust.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real estate agents and investors: Practice these successful negotiating techniques to close every sale and grow your portfolio. Start investing today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1672,"featured_media":135262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4241,7119],"tags":[7203,7208],"class_list":["post-84686","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-real-estate-business-management","category-biggerpockets-daily","tag-buying-selling","tag-closing-process"],"acf":[],"comment_count":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84686","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1672"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84686"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84686\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/135262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=84686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=84686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=84686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}