In the last 2 weeks I have been as busy as any time this year which is great....except I am chasing my tail.
1. Recieved an offer on a new listing for 10% less than asking only been on the market 3 days needless to say no deal.
2. Wrote an offer on a piece of vacant land that has sold 3 times since Jan 07 that sales price was $189,00 followed by Jun 07 sold for $225,00... Oct 07 Sold for $280,000 now listed at $310,000 My buyers were willing to pay $280,000 Why any more in this market? ...No Deal
3. Wrote an offer for cash $350,000 Home listed for $429,000 built in 1978 and it shows no work done to it in 30 years would be my guess, needs a new roof, paint inside an out, fixer for sure close in 10 days. Listing agent is owners Mother we are not selling it for less than $415,000...No Deal
4. Wrote an offer for $5,000 over list price on an REO home, competing with 5 offers, The bank took another offer...No Deal
5. Today a 
house I had under contract for the last 2 weeks, my list another broker sale, loan denied, deal dies...No Deal.
6. Showed a house last night people like it, looking to buy it as a rental been on the market 3 weeks, told this morning by the listing agent there is an offer on the table, my buyers don't want to get into a bidding war decide not to make offer. www.MontroseHomeConnection.com