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Let’s elaborate further on how other people influence a buyer’s decision, and how you as an estate agent can skillfully minimize or manage that influence without alienating the buyer.
๐ง PART 1: HOW OTHER PEOPLE INFLUENCE PROPERTY BUYERS
1. Family & Friends
- Nature of Influence: Emotional, protective, or critical. They may comment on the location, price, size, area safety, or style.
- Examples:
- “You’re paying too much.”
- “It’s too far from us.”
- “You can get a better deal elsewhere.”
- Impact: This can cause doubt, delay the decision, or derail a sale even when the buyer is excited.
2. Spouse or Partner
- Nature of Influence: Co-decision maker with personal preferences—some aligned, others in conflict.
- Impact: May cause disagreements or indecision, especially if priorities (budget vs. lifestyle features) differ.
3. Parents (esp. First-time Buyers)
- Nature of Influence: Often want to “approve” the property. Can be very traditional or overly cautious.
- Impact: Can hold financial sway if contributing to the deposit, and might slow things down with added demands.
4. Bank Officials / Financial Advisors
- Nature of Influence: Focused on numbers and risk.
- Impact: They may disapprove the bond, or discourage certain properties based on affordability or investment return concerns.
5. Other Agents
- Nature of Influence: Competing agents may undermine your listing by offering seemingly better alternatives.
- Impact: Distracts or lures the buyer elsewhere, even if your property is a better fit.
6. Online Sources / Social Media
- Nature of Influence: Blog posts, influencers, or Facebook groups with anecdotal horror stories.
- Impact: Can plant fear, FOMO, or distrust in the buying process.
✅ PART 2: HOW TO MINIMIZE THEIR INFLUENCE AS AN ESTATE AGENT
๐น1. Establish Yourself as the Trusted Authority
- Present yourself as the go-to expert, not just a salesperson.
- Be well-informed on market trends, suburb data, pricing history, and long-term growth.
- Show calm confidence—not pressure.
๐ฌ “I’m here to guide you with facts, not just opinions. Let me show you the actual market value and what similar properties are doing.”
๐น2. Pre-empt Third-Party Concerns
- Ask: “Will anyone else be involved in helping you make this decision?”
- Offer to present key details or comparisons to those third parties to build their trust too.
- Share documents like:
- Recent sales in the area
- Valuation reports
- Rental income potential
- Safety stats and school ratings
๐น3. Frame the Emotional ‘Why’
- Get buyers to visualize their life in the home:
- “Imagine your kids in this backyard.”
- “You mentioned you love entertaining—this patio is perfect for that.”
- Emotional connection often outweighs external opinions.
๐น4. Coach Your Buyer (Subtly)
- Remind them that opinions are helpful but not always informed or aligned with their goals.
๐ฌ “Everyone has an opinion, but ultimately, this is your future, your lifestyle, and your money. Let’s make sure it works for you first.”
๐น5. Set Time Boundaries
- Help buyers understand the cost of waiting.
- Prices may rise.
- Interest rate changes.
- Property might sell to someone else.
๐ฌ “While you gather advice, I’ll hold it for 24 hours—but after that, there’s strong interest from another buyer.”
๐น6. Use Strategic Comparisons
- If a family member suggests waiting or finding “something better,” prepare 2–3 comparable properties (with cons) to reinforce why your listing is the better match.
๐งฉ Conclusion: The Agent's Role
You're not just selling a property—you’re managing emotions, expectations, and external voices. Your job is to:
- Build buyer confidence,
- Guide them to think logically and feel secure emotionally,
- And protect the deal from unnecessary outside disruption.
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