Make sure your agent communicates the reasoning why your offer is low (extensive renovations are needed, place is old, layout needs work, building permits needed, etc.). 

As time goes on and trust is reaffirmed, you might change things a bit.Another absolutely critical ingredient is communication. 

But that's my story and we're all wired differently with different interpersonal and communication skill sets.  

In fact I did a search through our records and I wasn't able to find any communication between you & us at all.Beyond that, are you actually qualified to determine what is good & bad construction pricing?

Was there any communication that the job he'd done was not satisfactory? 

I may not disclose every detail right out of the gate until I evaluate the best way to communicate.

A good start is making sure the attorney communicates in a professional manner and responds to you.

How often they communicate what’s going on as well.

Yes, meanwhile they justify exploitative sales tactics and build backwards work cultures where loyalty is valued over good communication skills, integrity, and merit. 

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