Sales psychology

Psychology in Sales: How to convince clients with simple principles

People react to certain behaviour patterns. You can use these predictable reactions for your acquisition work when you understand the pattern. We show you how it works:

The strongest impulse: The fear of loss

People react more strongly to fear of loss than to the chance of a gain. Use this knowledge in your communication to create urgency and motivation to act.

Why does it work?

• Fear of loss activates our warning system – and makes us react more quickly.
• Limited offers feel exclusive.
• Familiar everyday situations (panic buying, scarcity) make the principle easy to grasp.

How to apply it:

• “Only 3 units left – act now”
• “Avoid these 3 costly mistakes when selling your property”
• “Last chance: Free market valuation ends tomorrow”
• “Worried about moving? We help you stay stress-free”

People are comfortable: Use the energy-saving mode

Our brain constantly looks for ways to save energy. Decisions should appear as simple and smooth as possible.

What this means for your communication:

• Clear and simple wording.
• No unnecessary hurdles or complicated processes.
• Everything feels easy, quick, and effortless.

Practical examples:

• “Sell without stress – we handle everything for you”
• “As easy as a Google search: your online valuation”
• “Get your valuation in 2 minutes – no registration needed”

⚠️ Be careful with empty promises:

Statements like “Owner leads without effort and 100% automated” sound tempting, but are rarely realistic. Your clients will also notice quickly when something sounds too good to be true.

Pattern recognition & priming: Use familiarity to your advantage

The brain filters thousands of impulses every day – and prefers familiar things. With targeted priming, you can anchor your messages more firmly in memory.

What helps?

• Repetition works: use the same terms on your website, in guides, and on social media.
• Clear visual signals (e.g. red = urgency, green = safety).
• Familiar wording builds trust.

Examples:

• “Get your valuation now and save real money”
• “100% cancellable – book without risk”
• “Sell safely with our premium service”

Conclusion: Succeed with psychological sensitivity

Use psychology as a tool in your daily work. These three principles help you do that:

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BOTTIMMO expert tip

Keep the 7 most important rules in mind:

1. People react very strongly to messages that trigger fear of loss.
2. People like comfort and avoid change.
3. People process information selectively, based on what is already stored.
4. People trust other people.
5. People trust familiar brands and quality seals.
6. People do not like to feel they “owe” something.
7. People do not like overload or too much choice.