1. The first rule of real estate is you do not become emotionally involved in real estate.
2. The second rule of real estate is you do not become emotionally involved in real estate.
3. If an inspection brings up unknown concerns and one party says stop or taps out the accepted offer is over.
4. Two parties to an offer.
5. You can have more than one offer at a time. It’s actually encouraged (I guess a buyer wouldn’t encourage multiple offers though).
6. No shoes. I don’t want the responsibility for dirt on the new carpet…
7. Accepted offers will last as long as they need to. Have you had experience with the new lending regulations? If you have, you know how true Rule #7 is.
8. If this is your first time engaging in real estate you do not need to buy or sell a home.

Even after all these years you can remember the first two rules of Fight Club, right? It *has* to be the same in real estate.

So repeat after me: The first rule of real estate is I will not become emotionally involved in real estate.

The quickest way to sabotage the purchase or sale of your home is to begin to take things personally. And things means anything that can, and often, does crop up. From a delay in closing to a misunderstanding in contract language. Or an offer you deem to be waaaaaaaayyy to low.

The worst way to handle any circumstance beyond your control is to get upset. When you become upset/angry/emotional it becomes difficult to rationally attack and solve the problem.

When faced with a difficult situation step one is to relax and calm down. This may take awhile. Step two is to try and understand the perspective of the person who just made your life more difficult.

No where does it say you need to like the choices of another person. But if you can step back and remain emotionally neutral, you may be able to salvage whatever it is you’re currently facing.

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