After a skilled property manager/negotiator has prevailed on an important point in the lease, such as date of possession or base rent, what is the next step he/she should take?

Screening Tenants

Explanation:

While Property managers are hired specifically to handle the operations, maintenance, and administration of property rentals for an owner, their responsibilities ranges depending on the building involved and the type of contract with the house owner. However, property manager's responsiblities often covered tasks such as

1. Marketing rentals

2. Finding and Attracting renters

3. Setting Rents, by ensuring rental rates are competitive.

4. Collecting of rent, and complying with rental laws.

5. Screening of Tenants.

6. Maintenance of Repairs

7. Managing the Budget and Financial records.

Hence, After a skilled property manager/negotiator has prevailed on an important point in the lease, such as date of possession or base rent, the next step he/she should take SCREENING OF TENANTS, which involves amongst others, running credit checks and checking references and/or proof of employment.

the answer is b, encourage free trade