Featured by Laurie because in todays market out-of-the-box ideas are often the difference between sale and no sale.  We have many newer Realtors who will appreciate this lesson.

Thank you for sharing Sharon. 

It just goes to show you, you never know for sure how a transaction will go.  I thought that the punch line was going to be that while they were thinking it over, someone else bought the house.  Happens sometimes.

Sharon:

You stated "...professional that she is, she did not make a decision for the sellers..."

Why does obeying the law make one a "professional" as a realtor?

I find it interesting (from a real estate auctioneers point of view) that realtors find it novel and new to tell the truth to clients and do what they are supposed to do?

My understanding of the agency agreement is EVERY bid or offer made is to be presented to the seller.

As auctioneers we deliver cash to sellers in about 6 to 9 weeks after signing the listing (meaning closed transaction) and do not have the luxury of puffing prices or playing negotiation games.

So when we list property for auction we tell sellers the truth about market prices which in this case was $150,000.00 below the listed or "wish sandwich" price.

realtors always ask me "how can you tell the truth to sellers about prices?"

I find it interesting that an industry with 2 million practioners find telling the truth and doing what they are supposed to do, new and novel ideas. called "Thinking outside the box"

Where does this come from?

Please explain why one would not present any bonafide (meaning written with deposit in hand) offer or bid to a seller?

Just wondering what drives 2 million people to base business on lies and illegal actions.

Maybe you were thinking of my post?  Glad yours was featured. I think most agents have not considered this option.

Good job, Sharon!

Seller gave a "Buying Sign," and you helped your clients acquire the property.

Buying signs can come from either sside, at any time.

This is a great post.  It reminds us that we should dig deeper and find out all of the things that are important to the buyer/seller in making a selling or buying decision -- it is NOT always about the money! Even if people state that it is.  The other important thing is not to prejudge what the buyer or seller will do.  Too often I hear "oh, my Seller would never accept and offer less than $$$$$."  Or, my buyer would never consider a closing date of ________________.   

Weird things can happen in a market where people are panicked to move...

Maureen - yes, it was your post, and thanks for including the link above. Obviously the reason none of my search terms worked it that your Secret Weapon was actually on your other website and not your ActiveRain Blog. I tried, and I'm glad you caught the post.

Billy - it was the sellers making an offer to the buyer that's "outside the box", not conveying the offer to the sellers. Of course it's the law, and of course we tell the truth to our clients. Unfortunately there are a few bad apples in any industry - and to be, any agent not obeying the law is "unprofessional" and a whole lot more! 

Laurie - you're welcome, and thanks not only for the featured post but for the reasoning behind it!

Roger - you're right. Every transaction is different and has many possible outcomes during negotiations.

Joan - that "too often" response doesn't make for a good relationship with the other agent, either.

David - weird things can happen in any market, not just when people are panicked to move... 

There's always a way to make a deal! Way to go Sharon!

WOW!  You never know what might happen unless you ask!  CONGRATS on working out a deal!

SK

Thanks, Danny, Adam and Sharon.