If they counter, you can respond with slight net increase that looks more impressive because they would pay the broker in the next offer. 

thank you all for responding...Nicole B is right...it's an llc taxed as an s-corp

@Nathan Weaver - These are sellers who are responding to marketing of "I buy houses".

They responded with a "no".  

I'm only looking to buy and hold properties for now, with maybe a little single house flipping down the road once I've gotten my feet wet into this venture.Thanks in advance for replys, I can't guarantee I'll have internet access to respond all the time but certainly enjoy the enthusiasm this website has towards helping and educating beginners to become successful.

People respond to others being open and honest.Here's an example using myself.  

Even if you can't answer the technical questions (I know I can't yet lol), just responding, throwing in your 2 cents , or welcoming others is still a great way to be involved!  

The person who responded to this either doesn't understand lender's loan policies or is being deliberately misleading.

Well, I think I'm qualified to respond on a number of levels.In 2009 I had heart attack, emergency heart surgery to repair a ruptured aorta, massive stroke, coma, paralysis, etc.

What would you have responded when a buyer asked if the sellers are expecting the price to go way over asking..?