The idea of offering a slightly higher price to entice the seller is reasonable, but make sure it still aligns with the property's actual market value.**2.

I had NEVER participated in an auction and just submitted an offer $15k less than the original ask.

We offer product like this and it can be a very arduous task. 

Most I have seen a way higher than that so check if that is indeed what they are offering.

Looking for a good online program for tenants to pay rent.

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For those of you making a decent amount of MLS offers every month (15-20), how are you tracking and following up on your offers?

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

@Michael Sloan Any suggestions on good companies that offer high interest returns?

They are in contract to purchase a home for $395k (asking $409k), home on the market for 28 days, sellers did not counter their offer.