{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"326: Managing Sellers with Confidence","description":"Managing your sellers doesn\u2019t have to feel like herding cats \u2014 or losing your mind. In this episode, we\u2019re diving deep into seller client management and giving you the tools (and mindset) to confidently take charge of every stage of the listing process. From deciding whether you even want the listing, to coaching your seller through prep, pricing, updates, negotiations, and closing \u2014 this episode covers it all. And yes, we even tackle what to do when your seller flat-out ignores your advice or refuses to clean up their clutter (it happens). This episode was born from your questions \u2014 we noticed a theme: y\u2019all are struggling with seller management, and we are here to help. We structured this chat to walk through each step of the seller experience, from first contact to final key handoff, with mindset reminders and real-world solutions for the most common challenges agents face. If you\u2019ve ever second-guessed whether to take a listing, worried about pricing too high, or stressed about communicating with a ghosting seller \u2014 this one\u2019s for you.     Here\u2019s what we cover in this episode: How to decide if you should even take the listing Why mindset matters more than you think Setting expectations around budget, prep, and condition Giving honest advice without hurting feelings Managing sellers during staging, photos, and price drops How to provide regular updates that actually work Key Quotes & Takeaways "Ask yourself: do you actually want this listing? If not, it\u2019s okay to walk away." \u2014 Katy "We\u2019re not here to be doormats. You can be kind and still be in charge." \u2014 Alissa "Your seller only moves every 10 years. You do this every day. Be the professional." \u2014 Katy "The market will tell you what the right price is. Don\u2019t be afraid of the data." \u2014 Alissa "If you\u2019re not updating your sellers, they think you\u2019ve disappeared." \u2014 Katy Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned: Episode 183: How to Sell a House Episode 276: How to Stage Your House Episode 73: Building a Staging Closet Episode 65: Contingency Planning for Buyers\/Sellers Email Templates 101 Transaction Checklists Want to toast someone on the show? Send us a voice or video message with your name, who you\u2019re toasting, and why! Email it to team@hustlehumblypodcast.com. Leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com\/hustlehumbly Get your FREE Database Template  Email Templates 101: emailtemplates101.com Build Your Own Business 101: hustlehumblypodcast.com\/byob Agent Systems 101: agentsystems101.com All Resources: hustlehumblypodcast.com Submit your topic ideas and toasts to team@hustlehumblypodcast.com   Music: Straight A\u2019s by Conner Price The Good Life by Summer Kennedy   ","author_name":"Hustle Humbly Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/hustlehumblypodcast.com","html":"