I am sure the answer is "it depends" hence the term "creative financing" but was hoping people might offer a few examples to help me think more about how i might approach deals where the seller is motivated and the property as been listed for a long time. 

That means it can be challenging to find someone who is super motivated and professional, especially if they're not seeing larger commissions from these deals.

It’s also inspiring to hear how much your family motivates you—having that “why” is so important!

Focus on distressed properties or those with motivated sellers to secure a better deal upfront.

Are you really going to stay this motivated under those circumstances.

If you told him you have been playing pickup games for the past year and need help improving your jump shot, now he has evidence you're motivated and a specific goal he can quickly help you work towards.

I will be happy to learn how paid ads is influencing your other business vs how strategic organic growth can help.

If wholesaling is the exit strategy, this will show how much of a discount is needed to buy.Major market areaAll real estate is local, but major market areas influence the formula.

I think planning out a 5 year plan is going to help keep you motivated and moving forward.

Sellers typically  become motivate when they cannot sell the property due to price, defect or simply bad market fundamentals.