Below are a few ideas to think about.Appraisal Concerns: Include a clause in the counteroffer to address any potential gap if the appraisal comes in lower than the offer price.Closing Costs: If the requested $10k seems high, propose a lower amount or adjust the sale price to cover some of these costs.Escrow Deposit: Counter with a higher deposit to ensure buyer commitment.Financing Contingency: Make sure there's a clause that protects you if the buyer’s financing falls through.VA Requirements: Understand and prepare for the specific requirements and inspections associated with VA loans.Professional Advice: Consult with a real estate agent or legal professional for tailored advice.Communication: Maintain open communication with the buyers for a smooth negotiation process.Best of luck with your sale,KC

Hence, a ‘dovish’ datapoint is one that supports rate cuts, such as a fall in inflation rates or a rise in unemployment.A modest rebound for housing starts.

Or is a matter of how desperate the seller is to sell the property .... maybe it has been on the market for more than 60 days, or maybe it had a Contract fall through , and they are just ready to get it sold ?

Not just going after listings and sitting around waiting for a deal to fall on they lap...

Where it falls in that range will depend on age, size, and current condition of the place and the major capex items.Inherited tenants can be a blessing or a curse.

It's hard not to fall into this trap when digital marketing and social media advertising is constantly shoving all of these unnecessary products and services down our throats. 

We do not plan on buying (new primary) until next summer / fall.

Doors (or clients) that require extensive and constant attention from my staff are not long for this world and will be cut loose.As @Richard F. mentioned, clients fall into those two categories (micromanaging, time-sucking parasites who place zero value on the value of your time, or the "don't bother me unless the house burned down" clients).   

But like Patrick points out, each city has their own processes and some have point of sale violations, and Cleveland is supposed to start doing this in the fall, so the best thing you can do is to find an experienced agent / broker who can help navigate these issues with precision and ease!

However, if you can't find one in your locale then you can fall back to the SFH house hack.