Don't be shy with your questions and reach out to people directly.

I think a middle ground could be reached there but alas not in my control. 

He offered $150,000 then we had another neighbor reach out and offered $175,000.

  :) I think the simple answer is to just reach out to people.   81% of people only reach out to one Realtor. 

Spain is also another promising market we’ve been exploring, particularly for its growing tourism and rental opportunities.Currently, we’re also reaching out to US investors who might be interested in exploring these markets with us.

I always cover my experience, the brokerages experience, and expectations with communication - 9 - 5, M-F, 24 hr turnaround during business hours, and the owner can reach out to me personally when the team isn't present. 

Many investors on this platform are working to get over paralysis by analysis and they like to dig in and do their research before reaching out.I’ll admit, I’ve slacked a bit on BiggerPockets lately, but I have plenty of content on other platforms and websites.

I leave the marginal ones waiting, letting them know I will reach out when I have a showing date/time.At the showing, I collect their completed application (sent via PDF prior or filled out on premises), scan their photo ID and last 2 pay stubs.Then, I do some digging around online (social media, court records, Google) and if it looks like they are representing themselves to me accurately, I contact them and send them a link to do the background checks (paid by them directly to the vendor). 

@Jake AndronicoI’ve looked into them but have never executed one.Let me say they will be expensive and complicated.I think what you will find if one is trying to defer $50,000 to $100,000 in gain, it’s not going to be worth the time and trouble.On the other hand, if client is trying to defer gain of $500,000 to $1,000,000, it’s worth the time and trouble.I use First American Exchange for my own account a dozen times and they have been right on the money.Google them and reach out.Arn

Reach out to me if you'd like to discuss!