
Episode 174: When a Seller Says “Let Me Think About It,” Say THIS
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever given a seller an incredible cash offer, only to be hit with the dreaded (Let me think about it or I need to talk to my spouse) stall tactic? Most untrained acquisitions reps will politely agree, hang up the phone, and then get completely ghosted. In this tactical solo episode, Josh High reveals why these common stall tactics are actually just a polite way of saying No, and exactly how you can cut through the smoke and mirrors to save the deal. Josh breaks down the psychology of the seller’s protection mechanism and introduces the incredibly powerful (Go for No) reverse-psychology script. You will learn the four possible outcomes of calling out a seller's bluff, how to stop sounding like a desperate salesperson, and the exact four-step Boxing framework to uncover the true objection hiding beneath the surface. Listen and enjoy the show! You’ll Learn How To: Cut through polite stall tactics like "Let me think about it" and "I need to pray on it" Utilize the "Go for No" reverse-psychology script to uncover hidden objections Stop sounding desperate and establish the posture of a professional buyer Navigate the four specific outcomes that happen when you challenge a seller's excuse Box in a stubborn seller by pinpointing if their hesitation is based on you, the process, the price, or a competitor What You’ll Learn in This Episode: (0:00) Beginning of today’s episode (1:05) The brutal truth behind the phrase - Let me think about it and why your sellers are ghosting you (2:00) The psychology behind the "Just looking around" protection mechanism (3:25) The exact (Go for No) script to use when a seller stall (4:48) Outcome #1 - The seller confirms it is a No (and why getting a No is a good thing) (5:45) Outcome #2 - The seller corrects you and reveals their actual hidden objection (6:30) Outcome #3 - How to stress-test a seller who says Yes but sounds hesitant (7:15) Outcome #4 - What to do when a seller refuses to budge from their excuse (7:35) The 4-Step Boxing Objections framework (Me, Process, Price, Options) Who This Episode is For: Real estate investors and wholesalers tired of getting ghosted after making offers Acquisitions managers who struggle to close deals over the phone Sales professionals looking to upgrade their objection-handling frameworks Why You Should Listen: A seller telling you they (need to think about it) is almost always a death sentence for your deal if you don't know how to handle it. By listening to this episode, you will learn how to stop accepting polite rejections and start controlling the narrative. Josh provides the exact word-for-word scripts you need to confidently push back, uncover the real issue (which is usually the price), and keep the negotiation alive. Connect with the Results Driven Community: Join the free community by visiting TheResultsDrivenPodcast.com Follow Tiffany and Josh here: Tiffany Instagram: @tiffanyhighofficial Josh Instagram: @joshhighofficial Website: Results Driven REI Get Tiffany’s free resource: www.rdebook.com 26 Costly Mistakes I Made While Building My Seven-Figure Real Estate Business
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