Michael Dengler
Bank Counter Offer After Contract
I got my first offer accepted yesterday on a bank owned property. My agent sent me the contract docs which I esigned right back to him. I also got the earnest money deposit the bank required and took a picture of it f...
Benjamin Dutil
Seller trying to back out after inspections
Hi BP community. I’m under contract to purchase 2 duplexes. After I had inspections and started the re-negotiations (after the discoveries) the seller wants to back out. I am also a current tenant in the same propert...
Pamela Brady
Alabama Tax Sale Purchase
Currently, I am considering buying a tax sale property from the state of Alabama. Its in pretty bad shape but has potential. The state has had it for over 5 years. Once you do your application for a quote, how do you ...
Andre Chambers
Application of principles from Never Split the Difference
Hi BP!Just wanted to share a recent success story of my girlfriend in negotiating. I recently read Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss on the recommendation of a member. Instantly top 10 book for me as far as pri...
William Monroe
Offer canceled without reason
Bid on a HUD home, and denied twice. Last denial came with a counter offer. I met that counter offer plus a little extra and twice now my offer has been canceled. Property is still listed on the market. Terms: CashWil...
Amanda G.
Negotiation timeline question
Hi All,I put in an offer on a duplex. The response from the seller's agent came in as a text at 5:29 pm last night when the offer was set to expire at 5:30. The seller counter offered, and I counter-counter offered ye...
Brittany Villamil
HUD home and Mold
Looking at a HUD home...was just put on the market for 145k comps are showing 180-190k. House is extremely outdated but all problems just cosmetic...except for the mold. Black mold coming through the air vents. This w...
Tyler Silverman
How to Negotiate a Counteroffer? First OOS offer
Hello to all the BP people,I am trying to land an OOS (out of state) deal but need a little input from y'all. Here's the scenario:I made an offer for $350k to buy an awesome triplex listed at $400k. The seller's count...
Neil G.
CA Seller Reveals is Licensed RE Agent as a 'Counteroffer'
Made an offer on a CA (Los Angeles County) commercial property and got verbal acceptance BUT the listing agent - who is also buyer's agent in this transaction, doublesiding it - is saying the Seller is now making a "C...
Foster Algier
Some useful information to know
Can a seller withdraw a counter offer?Jan. 2, 2017 —A seller has received an offer for her home and after consideration makes a verbal counter offer through her Realtor. The potential buyers verbally accept, but the s...