🧍♀️ How One Agent Helped a Stubborn Seller Get Real on Price
Each week, we share a powerful, proven prompt that helps real estate agents use AI to list more homes, close more deals, and save time. All of our prompts can be used within the free version of any AI, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, and Perplexity.
This week’s prompt helped a California agent navigate a tough conversation with a seller who insisted on overpricing their home, despite market comps. Instead of confrontation, the agent used a warm, data-backed message (written with AI) that helped reset expectations… and get the home listed at the right price.
Let’s break it down 👇
💬 Prompt of the Week:
Seller Who Insists on Overpricing
Use this when a seller is emotionally attached to a high price and you need to shift the conversation without offending them.
Prompt:
“Act as a calm, professional listing agent. Write a warm and tactful email to a seller who wants to list too high. Gently explain why that price may hurt their outcome, reference current market trends, and keep the door open for collaboration.”
📥 Sample Output (from ChatGPT):
Hi [Seller Name],
Thanks again for the opportunity to work together. I’ve reviewed recent activity in the neighborhood, and I wanted to share a few thoughts.
While I completely understand aiming high, especially for a home as unique as yours, homes in this price range are sitting longer and seeing fewer offers. My concern is that listing too far above market value could limit interest and ultimately reduce your leverage.
That said, I’m here to advise, not push. I’d love to walk you through a few strategies that could help us hit your goals and get the strongest result.
Let me know a good time to connect.
Best,
[Your Name]
✅ You can tweak this with hyperlocal comps, recent DOM stats, or a seller’s specific concerns.
🧠 Pro Tip: Use This After the CMA Review
After a pricing discussion:
Run the prompt with your seller’s name and specific price concern
Send the message via email or use parts of it in a follow-up text
If needed, generate a second version with a firmer tone
Use this as a warm-up to suggest a price drop after a few weeks on the market
This prompt isn’t just about persuasion; it’s about preserving the relationship while guiding the client to success.
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