Our agent rejected this idea.

When they rejected that, I suggested countering with their $700K price, but them paying $150K toward the cost -- to which they agreed.2) If there is the possibility of the seller being flexible on terms if they can get their price (or closer to it) then this would make sense also, depending on what your exit strategy happens to be.

He HAS to recall our first conversation where I told him that we were only looking to spend $40k or so for it and he rejected that right off the bat.

I originally made an offer of $220K which got rejected, but about a week and and a half later, I get a call back and the seller says that he would like to sell and would take $265K.

She may not have even mentioned the possibility of a short sale negotiation to the seller...therefore, if the seller doesn't know the bank may accept less than what is fully owed, then of course he will reject any offer that is less.Your issue may be with the realtor.

My response of $180,000 w/ 5% was rejected, leaving $190,000 w/ 5% as the price to take or walk from.The Plan:Use FHA 203k financing to put 3.5% down (cost of purchase and cost of improvements rolled into one loan).

I have previously posted links on the wording of sample letters on the BP forums, so search and you will find.It's almost certain that this applicant has seen rejection for this already ...

Give it you best shot, make an offer that works for you, and if rejected move on to more fertile ground.

I found it doesn't matter what you write with him, you have to be verbally clear and reject what isn't acceptable and then he will do it my way However I want to ask here if it is usual to get just the PM bill ,If it is I will go with the standard and not request the trade bill for such repairs I can live with that.

So on and so on.You are gathering intel and not being rejected while your waiting for an opening.Now the final step, send a handwritten thank you card thanking them for helping you and for them to please save the card because if they ever do think of selling your not a Realtor and you don't charge a commission.