Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonJuly 15, 2022July 18, 2022

Back by Popular Demand! The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) to host CERTIFIED NEGOTIATION EXPERT (CNE) Course | September 13-15, 2022 | ONLINE

My next RENI Live! Online CNE-Core Concepts Seminar is September 13-15 from 10AM-3PM.

Your ability to negotiate effectively has never been more important – and successfully influencing others, building and maintaining trust-based relationships and creatively bringing deals to a close will determine your future and your clients’ success. Join Instructor Eirik Davey-Gislason for this valuable seminar and earn one of the most beneficial and sought-after designation in real estate – Certified Negotiation Expert, CNE®.

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonJune 28, 2022

New Vlog! :: Understanding Mortgage Interest Rates & Amortization Factors

If you are wondering how the rising interest rates affect your specific purchase plan, this video is a MUST VIEW! It is worth understanding your mortgage payment on a deeper level, so you can make an informed decision regarding your dream to buy a new home.

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonMay 24, 2022June 1, 2022

NEGOTIATION EXPERT (CNE) – Core Concepts ONLINE | June 7-9, 2022 |Eirik Davey-Gislason, Instructor

My next RENI Live! Online CNE-Core Concepts Seminar is June 7-9 from 10AM-3PM.

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonMay 4, 2022May 4, 2022

Tactics Tuesday | Silence (Video)

Silence is an incredibly effective competitive tactic because many of us feel very uncomfortable or overwhelmed with even a few seconds of silence during a negotiation. Get comfortable with silence and let the other side speak first.

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonMarch 23, 2022March 24, 2022

Real Estate Market Imagery: A ‘Rock’ and a Hard Place

The use of imagery, metaphor, and analogy can be incredibly effective when conveying a new concept, “shining a light” on a blindspot (look at that – imagery to promote imagery!), or weighing available options when making a decision.

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonFebruary 26, 2022April 14, 2022

Knowledge is Power: Understanding Amortization and Mortgage Interest Rates

Have you ever calculated how an increase in mortgage interest rates actually affects your purchase in real dollars?

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonApril 29, 2022May 4, 2022

Tactics Tuesday | The “Nibble” (Video)

The Nibble is a commonly used competitive tactic in Negotiation. Just like a mouse nibbling cheese in small bits while testing their environment, the nibble in negotiation is the tactic of asking for small items, one at a time, and getting agreement on each until the negotiator has gotten – and you’ve given – a lot.

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonNovember 22, 2021

CERTIFIED NEGOTIATION EXPERT (CNE) – Core Concepts ONLINE | December 13-15, 2021 |Eirik Davey-Gislason, Instructor

Great news! Real Estate Negotiation Institute’s popular Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE®) – Core Concepts Course is now offered live ONLINE. My next RENI Live! Online CNE-Core Concepts Seminar is December 13th – 15th from 10AM-3PM. It is also your LAST OPPORTUNITY to take the CNE-Core Concepts Course this year! Your ability to negotiate effectively has never been more important […]

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonAugust 22, 2021

A View From the Bottom: Six Reasons Why You Want a Ground Floor Apartment

You’ve been there. You are at an open house for a first floor apartment staring out the bedroom window estimating the distance to the sidewalk, gauging the noise levels from traffic, and waiting to see if passers by look directly into the apartment as they pass. You whisper under your breath, “I love this apartment, […]

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonMarch 10, 2021

Decoding Real Estate Ads: A Helpful Glossary of Terms

I light-hearted poke at the real estate industry and advertising terminology. Enjoy!

Unreal Estate

Because Real Estate in New York City often seems a little UNreal…