Real Estate Corner: A wise compromise

Life, relationships and yes, real estate, are all riddled with compromise. These include some of those more important life decisions like whether to finish binge-watching “Scrubs” or start “House of Dragons.” You know — the important stuff. If you have been partnered up for any length of time, you are keenly aware of the importance of compromise and negotiations. As The Rolling Stones taught us: You can’t always get what you want.

One of the more important rules for these discussions is simply to keep it professional and courteous. Regardless of the state of the current, local market, low-ball offers are always going to be a thing. We can’t fault the buyers for wanting the best price, but as sellers (and agents) it is important to not take the offer personally. It is even more important not to show anger or hostility or even make efforts to make a statement with the counteroffer. Obviously, if both sides are polite and respectful, it works much better. But my encouragement for you today is to step back, take a deep breath and take the high road. With this much money on the line, there’s no better place to be.