Multiple Offers- what is the best way to handle them

By
Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Colonial Realty Inc

I just had an issue with an agent who had 2 offers on one property (what a great problem...) I realize that this can be the norm in many other markets but it does pose problems. One of the offers was with the listing agent and one from another agent. The second agent did not seal his offer in an envelope or attend the offer presentation ( which is not the norm in our market). The listing agent ended up having his offer countered back as it was $1000 more than the second offer. Although I believe everything was on the up and up - the second agent felt he may have been done wrong. If he had sealed his offer than there wouldnt have been the uneasiness- it is similar to a partnership agreement- it is made when you are getting along so when you dont get along you have something to go back to. Anytime you are doing business with someone it is critical to follow through on all paperwork, business practices etc- it doesnt mean you dont trust your fellow realtors- it means you are being professional. Usually it is when the small things are overlooked is when things go bad.

your thoughts.....

Comments (9)

Keith Elliott Jr
KEIRE Realty Group - Manassas, VA
Principal Broker/Owner

Hello Joel,

Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to ya!

-Keith

Jul 12, 2008 01:33 PM
Crystal Corr
Keller Williams Greenville Central - Simpsonville, SC

Welcome to Active Rain. I hope you will enjoy it and learn from it as much as I do. Look forward to more blogs. Happy Blogging.

Jul 12, 2008 05:20 PM
Larry Estabrooks
Independent Real Estate Agent - Moncton, NB
100% representation means NEVER DUAL AGENCY !

Hello Joel and welcome to the Active|Rain community.

You've made a big step to distinguish yourself from the majority of real estate licensees by blogging about real estate. So I'm inviting you to join an active|rain group comprised of of your fellow blogger Canadian REALTORS® , the Canada, eh group - http://activerain.com/groups/Canada.

When I login on ActiveRain.com, I always check the Canada, eh group first to read the Canadian perspective since Canadian bloggers are so much easier to find on the group home page.

And please include any of your posts with a Canadian angle by also posting them to the group.
(although please no postings about properties for sale in the group)

Should you decide to join the Canadians, then let me say "Welcome!"
Larry, group founder and moderator, Moncton, New Brunswick

(BYW my thoughts are that while sealed offers are a good practice, it means nothing if, in a multiple offer situation, the agent for the buyer does not ask for (or is not permitted by the seller) to attend the presentation of offers)

Jul 13, 2008 03:29 AM
Susan McQuaide
Keller Williams - Simpsonville, SC

Welcome to Active Rain! I am sure you will find this site both helpful and fun!

Jul 13, 2008 10:01 AM
Leeshay Wright
Keller Williams Realty - Mauldin, SC

Welcome to active rain has a lot of helpful information.  Enjoy!

Jul 13, 2008 11:05 AM
Connie Rice
Keller Williams Greenville Central - Simpsonville, SC
Connie Rice & Partners - Greenville, SC Real Estat

Welcome!! Youve joined a great place to meet new people and get some good tips and advice. Be sure to call on me if I can ever help and welcome again! Enjoy

Jul 13, 2008 02:28 PM
Anonymous
Joel Ives

If there is one thing I know... its people..and Joel is first class. If anyone wants to ask me about Mr. Ives I would be one of his biggest fans!

Michael La Prairie

owner

CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, Vancouver BC Canada

www.century21intown.ca

Oct 16, 2008 03:44 PM
#7
Neal Barnes
Starstate Realty - Killeen, TX
Broker, REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, SRS.

Hi Joel  -    Welcome to ActiveRain.  I look forward to networking with you and reading your future post.  Have a great day!!!

Dec 03, 2008 01:20 AM
Anonymous
rosey

Hi JOEL,   Welcome to Active Rain.

 have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

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