Brian Eddings
Homepath withdrew their counter offer?
Looking for some advice. I recently made an offer on a Fannie Mae property listed on homepath.com. The property was listed for 59k. I offered 43k and they countered at 55k. I then offered 46k and they countered at 42,...
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 House is extremely outdated but all problems just cosmetic...except for the mold.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...
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...
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...
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...