We were not interested in the initial asking price, but countered with a much lower price.

When you re-list the property, it will restart the counter for "days listed" (assuming it is down for a reasonable period of time, I'm not sure their exact specification, I know we've been down for 24-48 hours and it did not restart).

Option 3- If they have qualified for FHA; counter the offer to see if they can qualify for low downpayment conventional loan

We opened the kitchen with a new bar counter space and tore up all the carpet.

My first offer was $35K below their asking price, but they countered to bring my offer up $10K, so now we are at market value.

Another may value granting kitchen counters.

Tons of upper and lower new oak cabinets and counter space with custom granite counter tops.

I went over to check and they were leaving their sweets like cakes on the counter.

I know this sounds slightly counter intuitive, but stay with me.

However, when you have so many 5s to counter it, it doesn't matter.