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What to Say When a Property Seller Demands a Discount on Your Commission

Giving away 1% of your commission signals that you can't negotiate for the seller when buyers make aggressive bids. Here is how top agents defend their full fee.

Amit Kasliwal
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
October 07, 20244 min read
What to Say When a Property Seller Demands a Discount on Your Commission

The Negotiation Skill Proof Script

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"If I can't even defend my own commission against your initial pushback, how confident will you feel in my ability to defend your $2.5M asking price when aggressive buyers push for a $100k discount? Our full fee covers bespoke architectural staging, international digital reach, and uncompromising price defense."

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

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The 2-Minute Practice Drill

Practice defending real estate commissions in Dehurdle.

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