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Handle the commission objection without folding
Rung 4 of 10 · Constraints + negative instructions
1 · Learn the move · Constraints + negative instructions
Constrain the reply: no cutting your rate on the spot, no bad-mouthing the discount broker, no essay. The AI folds on price unless you forbid it.
You are a listing coach. The seller says a discount broker will list for 1%. Draft my reply: acknowledge, reframe on net proceeds, hold my fee. Do NOT cut the rate, do NOT bash the competitor. Under 110 words. [details]
2 · Your turn — you write the prompt
A seller emails: 'A flat-fee brokerage will do it for $3,000, why are you 3%?' Write a prompt for a reply that holds your value without getting defensive.
Remember: the AI sees only your prompt — not this page. If the situation isn't in your prompt, it doesn't exist.