Education/Foundational brief course
Foundational brief course
NEGOTIATOR®
Foundations
A brief introduction to the Paris Paradigm and buyer-aligned representation. This is not a certification course.
The brief course
From a clear opinion
to documented value.
Get an introduction to the buyer-first framework, professional judgment and why documentation matters through the transaction.
- Distinguish HEV from asking price and buyer budget.
- Identify financial benefits that need supporting evidence.
- Explain independently negotiated compensation.
- Understand the PLEDGE and the separate certification path.
Brief course outline
01The buyer-first foundation
Understand the Paris Paradigm and the purpose of buyer-aligned representation.
02Professional judgment & HEV
03Documenting the GAP
Record eligible financial benefits, retain evidence and avoid double counting.
04Negotiation through closing
Connect buyer priorities with price, repairs, credits, terms and due diligence.
05Compensation & agreements
Explain independently negotiated, property-specific compensation and required review.
06The PLEDGE & your next step
Understand the program commitment and the conditions for designation and trademark use.
Certification courses
Take the next step
with our team.
Certification courses are separate from the foundational brief course. Contact us for course details, requirements, availability and pricing.
Contact Us for CertificationThe brief course is introductory. Registering for or completing it does not grant certification or trademark permission.
Learn together, live
Keep the conversation going.
Ongoing course-education webinars. Bring your questions into the discussion.
Explore Webinars The people behind the program
Our Patron & course architects.
Meet the team A program shaped by the people working to put buyers first.
Ali Attar
Patron
Eileen O'Driscoll
Course Architect
Judy Preston
Course Architect
John Reilly
Course Architect