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Question by ΣΨξ Θ∱ ЯΛ: was the lack of equipment the real problem in the hostage negotiation?

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/ap/20100824/tap-as-philippines-bus-hostages-fe2a5de.html

“Of course what happened was far from ideal. Nevertheless, we are congratulating our personnel because despite the lack of equipment … they risked life and limb,” he said.

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Article by Beulah White

Whether you are a home buyer or an investor, negotiation is imminent. It is one of the important, if not the most vital part of the home-buying process, in which everyone involved in such a transaction should deal with, lest, discuss.

Going about the negotiations are plentiful, but just a few are rightfully applicable, as each differ from the other – so the cliché goes, it depends on the situation. Home buyers and investors alike should quickly prompt themselves when is the right time or moment and how to properly negotiate. One has to determine if the market is favorable for them (buyers) or the seller’s. That’s why both buyers (would-be home owner and investor) should be aware and alert on which ones they need to apply during that moment when bargaining for their chosen properties do come, such as among Spring homes for sale for example.

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Article by Natalie Aranda

Real Estate Negotiation is a fine art. It does not matter how good your investment strategy is or how profitable the Utah real estate market is for others. It does not matter if you are investing in a hot market like Provo real estate. If you can not close the deal in a win-win manner at the negotiation table, you will not find the success you are seeking. Here are some practical and basic tips for successful negotiations.

1) Don’t try the Arab trader approach. Many investors view negotiation for an expensive piece of real estate much as they would view buying an old lamp at the flea market. You make a ridiculous offer first, and your counterpart makes an even more ridiculous counter offer. Then, eventually, you meet in the middle at a fair price. Real Estate negotiations do not work like that. You should start off with a fair offer. The area for compromise is restricted to the range of fairness right from the beginning if both parties start there.

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Getting More: How to Negotiate to Achieve Your Goals in the Real World

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Article by Danny Welsh

So you want to learn negotiation skills? Could it be because your negotiation skills can help you to get noticed at work, get a better job, strike a bargain on your next real estate or house purchase, or gain more leverage with your business suppliers? You can do any of those things and more when you learn negotiation skills and hone your ability to negotiate.

Negotiation Skills

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Question by snowflake: Does anyone have any great real estate negotiation tips they can share?
The home has been on the market for over a year. Seller lives 4 States away. I use to rent this home from her. She is an older lady and does not want her home to go to the banks. I made an offer this morning low balling 20 thousand less with a 90 day closing ( just to give me some room to haggle with). Her son will be playing the negotiation game with us… any tips to help me save a few bucks would be WONDERFUL! What has work? Thanks so much for stopping and giving me advice

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The myth

Most training courses in negotiation will advise you that the “win/win” result is always what you should aim for. That’s when both parties feel they have done well out of the deal, and both want the other to do well, too. It’s a myth because only if both parties want it, is it possible to achieve a result that satisfies them both.

Tip one- watch out for “animals”

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