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: Developing a formal negotiating strategy that accounts for more than just price, such as repairs, closing costs, and flexible move-in timelines.

The book by Michael Soon Lee is a comprehensive guide for real estate professionals facing pressure from discount services and online competition. Originally published in 2007 by Kaplan Publishing , it provides a structured framework for agents to demonstrate their worth to "savvy consumers" who may view all agents as providing the same basic services. Core Strategies for Justifying Value

: To combat "commission depression," Lee recommends using pie charts to show how a hypothetical 6% commission is split between brokers, expenses, and taxes, often leaving the individual agent with only roughly 1% in net income .