In one of my all-time favorite movies, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” the deliciously spoiled Veruca Salt demands that her father get her an Oompa Loompa. She’s accustomed to getting everything she wants right away; she kicks, screams, demands, and carries on until she (usually) gets it. Who can forget: “DADDY, I WANT AN OOMPA LOOMPA NOW!!” In the end (spoiler alert, if you’re a loser and haven’t read the book or seen the movie), her precociousness sends her and her father right down the chute with the others where they belong.
Like Veruca Salt, we all want something now. These are some of the things on my list: a new deep fryer, guaranteed democracy for generations to come, summer, grandchildren, a Supreme Court that protects minorities from majority rule, a single charger for all my electronics, cannolis from Sicily, a good night’s sleep, world peace, and hair.
Here are some of the things my buyers want now: the lowest price, a response to their offer, contingencies, credits, a response to their counter-offer, no other bidders, and a highly motivated seller who will also include all the furniture and maybe even a pet.
Here are some of the things my sellers want now: the highest price, a response to their counter-offer, no contingencies, nominal credits (if any), a bidding war, and a buyer who will let them lease-back for as long as they want without paying for it.
With heightened tensions, buyers and sellers have competing interests; and the timing and manner of negotiations often gets tricky, requiring finesse and experience. Even though we all want something now, a solid negotiating strategy is one where we evaluate each party’s negotiating power in the particular circumstance, set reasonable expectations, and wield the power (or lack of it) to get the best deal we can for our clients.
And if you’re not good with that, down the chute you go!
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Joffrey Ballet's Studies in Blue
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The Joffrey Ballet continues its 68th season with a captivating mixed rep program with original work choreographed by Liam Scarlett and Andrew McNicol, rounded out with a world premiere by Stina Quagebeur. Testing the limits of classical ballet with contemporary themes, scores, and breathtaking set design, Studies in Blue features deeply moving works that showcase the range of the Company’s repertoire with choreography by the most visionary artists in modern dance. Studies in Blue will be presented at the historic Lyric Opera House in ten performances only, from February 15–25.
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Head to Skokie where you can walk across the promenade deck of the most famous ship to ever sail the seas. Titanic: The Exhibition dives 2½ miles below the Atlantic’s surface to uncover the liner’s captivating story like never before.
The exhibit follows the ship’s journey from its design in 1908 to its recovery in 1985. You’ll see hundreds of real artifacts from the Titanic, her sister ships, and films that have captured the emotional tale. As you touch a take in stunning photography of the Titanic and step across the ocean floor strewn with relics, you’ll feel like you’re walking through history.
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3 Bed | 3.1 Bath River North
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1823 N. Lincoln Park West
5 Bed | 3.1 Bath Lincoln Park
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6 Bed | 4.1 Bath Northfield
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3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Streeterville
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60 West Erie Street, Unit 1101
1 Bed | 1.1 Bath River North
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1 Bed | 1 Bath East Lakeview
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To be offered at $2,375,000
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1040 N. Lake Shore Dr, #25D
3 Bed | 3 Bath Gold Coast
Masterful gut renovation at the Carlyle.
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4 Bed | 4.2 Bath Lincoln Park
Extraordinary home constructed
with unparalleled craftsmanship.
To be offered at $3,595,000
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1040 N. Lake Shore Dr, #4D
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Gold Coast
Artful redesign at the Carlyle.
To be offered at $1,649,000
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3300 N. Lake Shore Dr, #15B
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath East Lakeview
Gorgeous vintage with
To be offered at $585,000
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3180 N. Lake Shore Dr, #12D
3 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
Spectacular panoramic lake views from this stunning updated residence.
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3400 N. Lake Shore Dr, #3A
2 Bed | 2.1 Bath East Lakeview
Stunning Beaux Arts masterpiece.
To be offered at $975,000
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