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Why I didn't call to tell the other agent I had an offer
You know that old saying about a bird in the hand or two in the bush?  We had a rather hot listing recently and it got a lot of showings in a very short time. One agent called and said "I'm typing an offer and I'll get it to you soon".  We got two other offers in hand before the end of the day.  The seller decided it was in their best interest to counter on one of the offers. Their terms were countered back and our seller accepted and signed.
Three days later the agent who called sent me an offer.  As required by law I presented the offer to my seller who said "huh?" at which time I re- explained I have to present "all offers" that are written and signed. I also had to explain that they were already in a legal and binding agreement to which they are obligated.
I emailed the agent that we were already pending and if anything happened with the current contract during the due diligence period I would notify them to see if their buyer was still interested. A LOT of swear words followed in the phone call I received.  Why in the blanketie blank ... more

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