It is easier if you can back away from the emotion in these situations.

amazing how emotion can railroad logic.

Because I was willing to walk away from the deal and had no emotional attachment to the house, I went back and forth on the price settling at 10% below their lowered price which was a total of 15% below the original asking price of $1,099,000.

Also, in your response to @Rahma Zaghari, do you mean that a landlord needs to mentally detach from the house/property and treat it as a job rather than be emotionally attached to it?

Same with real estate - those that panic sold Spring 2020 would also now regret that decision.Having illiquid investments prevents investors from making emotional (short term knee jerk) decisions.The one property v multiple property issue cuts both ways.

Don't get emotional!

Emotion, happiness, and lower stress levels are part of the equation and decision making process as well.

Emotion side is that it was my wife's and late husband's house, so she wants to sell.  

One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.

If it needs to be changed, I'll change it and if it needs to be deleted, I'll delete it and move on.One thing it won't be is flippant, emotionally charged, personal or attacking.