How to Handle Complex Transactions in a Shifting Market

In this timely episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle, Alicia Soekawa, and Deborah Morton tackle one of the most pressing challenges in today’s real estate industry: navigating complex transactions in an uncertain and rapidly changing market.

From tricky appraisals and tight timelines to buyer hesitations and shifting seller expectations, this conversation offers real-world insight and practical strategies for managing deals when nothing goes by the book. Whether you’re a newer agent unsure how to adapt or a seasoned pro looking to sharpen your tools, this episode provides clarity, confidence, and next-step guidance.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ What’s changed in the current market—and what it means for your deals
✅ How to keep clients calm and confident when the path gets rocky
✅ Strategies to troubleshoot common pitfalls before they derail the transaction
✅ How to manage expectations, protect relationships, and still get to closing
✅ Tools and scripts for high-stakes negotiation and complex communication

If you’ve ever asked, “How do I handle this?”, this episode is your playbook for staying poised, professional, and productive—no matter what the market throws your way.