Angry at my agent on a short sale

[Dan Koch]

So, do I have a right to be angry with my agent. I have worked many angles over the years in real estate. Right now I am in a fix and flip mode and have been looking for a certain type of deal which is relatively hard to find in my area.

My agent has one of her listings that is coming up as a short sale. I walked the property with her and we both decided that I would submit a contract to get the short sale rolling.

I get an email today from her saying that my highest and best offer is due by 5:30 today because she has another contract that was submitted. The property was just put on the market less then 24 hrs ago.

I now feel like I am in a "pissing match" and the whole idea of having a leg up on the property because it is my agents listing has all gone down the drain. I am really PO'd about the entire situation.

Thoughts?