Realtor offering me off-market ‘deal’ from my seller.

[Rowlens Melduni]

I mailed letters to potential sellers in my neighborhood, which is a up and coming area with rent growth across from a major university. I sent out letters and have been in contact with a potential seller with a portfolio of 4 properties. However, I just met a realtor during a REIA meeting in the same area who is meeting with me for coffee to discuss a potential 4-property portfolio ff-market deal." Clearly this is the same deal which I thought was my deal. I am afraid the conversation could be awkward when we meet. How would you handle this situation?