Every transaction has myriad details that are part of the deal. Many times people seem to get bogged down in small details or get derailed by sensitive issues, and this stalls the process. Every detail will have to be addressed, but you will be surprised at how far you can get by keeping your goal in mind and not getting bogged down by those details.

During the process, some things that were once considered important will become irrelevant, and others that weren’t an issue suddenly become a deal breaker. This is normal and does not have to mean the end … Read the rest

Negotiating is a necessary part of life. Most of us don’t realize how often we negotiate deals and relationships. While negotiation is an essential skill, re-negotiating is far more tightly woven into the fabric of our lives. Renegotiating is the art of altering, revising or changing a previously negotiated relationship. This relationship can be in the form of any professional or personal contract or commitment involving a written or oral promise.

If you have ever missed a deadline and must explain why you were late, you now have to renegotiate your previous commitment. How you renegotiate this will be critical. … Read the rest