Verbal communication is essential during a real estate transaction. And if you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where you can’t fully understand someone, what do you do and how do you handle it?

One missed piece of communication can make the difference between a smooth transaction and one that literally falls apart. Even when the value chain speaks the same language, there can be communication problems. How do we deal with language barriers, or even something as simple as accents?

In this podcast we address how subtle language nuances such as accents can affect the transaction. As professionals, it's our responsibility to always be part of the solution. We certainly don’t want to lose business simply because we were not understood.

Take a moment to ask yourself or others if you have an accent? (We all have an accen ...