And when it appears the broker is adding that to the listing agreement even though the seller did not ask for it? I guess technically since they signed it they "have asked", except they didn't. This threads info from a couple of people makes me question if the broker does present all offers when the seller hasn't directed them not to as they seem to want to direct sellers direction.
It’s the seller’s responsibility to read a contract before it’s signed. A honest professional will keep their fiduciary responsibilities to their client and present all offers or risk disciplinary actions from the licensing authority.
Very true!
So interesting development here - The first broker (not the page sponsor) contacted me and the seller has accepted my counter offer. So now we are on our way to adding 75 pts to our membership. Lowball Thursday paid off
I just use those pricing tools above to guide me. They take account of banked points.
If it's a contract I am interested in acquiring, that tag is not going to stop me from sending an offer. "No" is the starting place - the opportunity is to move past the start.
Sounds like the approach my kids take when I say “No”. In the end the answer is still “No”
Well it landed me a 75 point SSR contract at $90 a point last week... 65 in '23, 75 in '24.
Sellers aren’t parents and buyers aren’t children. It’s a business deal between two arms-length parties. Either party can say yes, no or maybe. A listing saying “only list will be accepted” may be the seller’s initial view, but if prices are decreasing and the listing is sitting, they may well decide differently when presented with an offer.
I’ve seen some pretty entitled opinions from low ball buyers “shocked and outraged” their low ball offers were ignored. That’s the whole basis of this thread! “I’m not going to let any “firm price” tag keep me down! Who do they think they are ? I’m going to swamp them with low ball
That’s great! Obviously parents who had trouble saying no.
Thanks! I read your post above - I don't get offended if my offers are ignored or don't get accepted. My only expectation is that brokers play by the rules - if a buyer actually stated in writing that don't want to see any offers unless its a full price offer accepting all conditions, then I fully understand. Aside from that, I would expect that a broker puts the offer through the seller. If they return with a simple "No" then I will leave it at that. If they return with a counter, then I will counter back until they state that they are firm or say it's a final offer or we come to an agreement. The reality is that there are a lot of contracts out there with value to be found - so there is no point in getting hung up on bullying my way to a unicorn.
