• When Later Becomes Leverage,Kathryn Schenk

    When Later Becomes Leverage

    There is a particular kind of optimism that shows up in contracts, and it usually sounds like this: we will figure it out later. It feels collaborative, flexible, even a little charming in the moment. Two reasonable parties, surely capable of sorting things out when the time comes. In practice, it i

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  • Pick Your Battles,Kathryn Schenk

    Pick Your Battles

    Inspection reports have a way of turning rational people into nervous negotiators. A buyer who felt calm and decisive a week ago suddenly wants to fix everything. A seller who expected “a few small things” is now staring at a multi-page list that reads like a forensic audit of their home. Somewhere

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  • The Quiet Math Behind Winning Offers,Kathryn Schenk

    The Quiet Math Behind Winning Offers

    There is a persistent myth in real estate that sellers sit down with a neat stack of offers and simply choose the highest number. It is a comforting idea, especially for buyers who would prefer a straightforward equation. Price equals success. Unfortunately, sellers are not spreadsheets, and their d

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