Negotiation! That's the name of the game!

Spring came early this year and with the gorgeous weather and blooming flowers, many people start to think about making a change in their lives and decide it's time to put their house up for sale.  

But before you make that 1st step, a critical aspect to successfully buying and selling real estate is how well you know how to negotiate... 

And that's why you need to find a realtor who has a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation. This is one of the top designation courses in real estate taught by the Real Estate Negotiation Insitute.  A realtor who is highly trained in negotiation techniques -- and putting these skills to work for you.

Next, YOU need to do some negotiating yourself...

Did you know that in New Jersey, real estate commissions are negotiable?

Yes!  But most consumers don't realize that the fees that a broker charges are negotiable.  In New Jersey, real estate commissions are not fixed by brokers but they can have policies as to the brokerage fees that they typically charge. 

In the current real estate market, with declining home prices, sellers are looking at coming to terms with price levels a lot lower than they would have gotten just a few years back. 

Two River Realty is always available to discuss this topic.  Be sure to watch for our real estate statistics report.  It will provide you with an overview of current market trends in the area.  You may also visit our Web site to search the entire Multiple Listing Service.