“We’re Only Paying 3%” — Here’s Exactly How to Respond (Without Creating Sales Resistance)
Realtors. listen up. When a seller says: “We’re only offering 3%…” Your job is not to jump into a pitch. Never pitch. Never start explaining why you're worth more. They’ll tune you out before you finish your first sentence. Here’s what to do instead: Start by finding common ground. “Hey, 100%—I hear you. And first off, I just want to say I appreciate you for wanting to offer 3%.” Then you pivot back to the real objective: “Let me ask you, are you more focused on paying less commission…Or walking away with more money from this transaction?” Boom 💥 You’re back in control of the frame—without sounding like a salesperson. Why this works: ✅ You aligned with their thinking first. ✅ You disarmed the tension. ✅ You refocused them on the real goal: net profit. Because here’s the truth: If the seller feels like you’re telling them what to do, they’ll resist.But if they feel like you’re just clarifying their priorities, they’ll listen. 💡 Objections aren’t problems. They’re just pressure & pressure only dissolves when you create connection. 📩 Want my extended objection handling training that I did with my Private Inner Circle, message me directly the word "EXTENDED", & I'll send it over! Let's Crush this Week 💥 —Alexis