When a buyer's offer does not get accepted, who is to blame? On a new MANCHESTER NH area home listing, there were several offers the first couple of days. One buyer just called very upset theirs was not picked. Going back and looking they had the lowest offer. Normally as it was my listing and not my buyer, i would tell them to ask their agent. In this case though i had to ask them. "Why they made such a low offer? Didn't anyone tell you there is a shortage of homes for sale and new listing sell quick?"
They replied that their buyer agent told them it was ok to make a low offer that the seller would counter with what they were willing to sell the home for?
Shaking my head i told them that most new listings sell for at or above list price?
They did not know that, they said.
They also did not know the market conditions.
They did not ask the buyer agent nor did the buyer agent offer to complete a market analysis on the home so the buyer could see what it was worth.
The buyer agent did not ask if their was any offers. They them blamed me for not telling them. They were speechless when i actually did tell them there was several offers and the seller would be looking at them all at 6pm and choosing one.
The moral of the story is that it does matter who you hire as an agent. Is is the agents duty to inform their client of all this. All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest. By using a philosophy, which is simple, to provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process, I can help you find your dream home or sell your property. Your agent can stand behind you and assist with obstacles such as this.
To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com .
About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. Proud to be locally owned and operated with 30 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area.We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs. Servicing Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack and Belknap counties.
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