What to Say When a Seller Asks if Now Is a Good Time to Sell
Answer too fast and you may tell a seller who has to sell now to wait. This agent asks one short question first, and keeps a line ready for the seller with a deadline.
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Answer too fast and you may tell a seller who has to sell now to wait. This agent asks one short question first, and keeps a line ready for the seller with a deadline.
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