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Doing the Counter-offer Dance

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

Doing the Counter-offer Dance

 

Each offer submitted is a counter-offer. When the selling side receives one or more, the choices are to immediately accept, modify slightly or outright reject. This may include changes to the sale price, closing date or other contingencies.

 

Everything in real estate is negotiable but writing a strong offer up front may net desired results quicker. Of course, it also depends on whether the market is brisk and ultra-competitive when other buyers make it a multi-offer situation.

 

Most offers do not meet the sellers expectations so negotiations may be ongoing. Even if an offer is accepted, changing the closing date and it becomes a counter offer. The give-and-take is a standard part of the transaction process.

 

So, when submitting an offer on behalf of clients, keep in mind that you need to learn to do the counter dance. And one and two and back and forth.

 

Repeat! 🎵 🎶 🎵

 

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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello my friend Wanda and love to dance, love more than the twist.  The counter dance happens also.

Oct 08, 2025 09:37 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Wanda, I wonder if the counteroffer dance is at an upbeat rhythm, or something slower

Oct 08, 2025 03:20 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! in some cultures negotiating the price on even purchasing a piece of candy is expected.

Oct 08, 2025 03:49 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

HI Wanda- timing in these counter offers can be everything!!!  On one of our homes, we were about to counter the seller. Larry told me to wait until later that afternoon to call. Before I could counter, the seller called our agent and accepted our original offer. 

Oct 08, 2025 07:31 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Wanda - real estate can involve quite a few cha-cha-changes as the process of moving forward in a transaction continues.  

Oct 09, 2025 05:14 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Going back and forth has its place, but there is always a chance that one side gets tired of it and doesn't want to deal with the other side, even if an acceptable offer has been arrived at, haha.

Oct 09, 2025 05:25 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Every change to terms is a counter-offer, which may or may not be accepted. It is a dance.

Oct 09, 2025 05:27 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Wanda... I tell all my clients that an offer that might not immediately be what they are looking for is just an invitation to negotiate and to never reject one out of hand.

Oct 09, 2025 06:22 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

To be in on the win, you must dance, Bob "RealMan" Timm!

Oct 09, 2025 10:58 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Dancing os an all-time favorite thing to do, Kelly McGovern. It's such good exercise too!

Oct 09, 2025 10:59 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

The secret to good health is to keep moving and dancing keeps the joints healthy, Will Hamm. I highly recommend it!

Oct 09, 2025 11:00 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Depends if it is a hot, salsa-inspired offer or a cold potato soup one, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754!

Oct 09, 2025 11:02 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Back in my late teens, I happened to go to Nogales, Mexico and the shoe salesperson wanted to haggle prices. Real estate is similar, at times, George Souto!

Oct 09, 2025 11:04 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Patirnce can be a huge helper or hindrance in real estate, Kathy Streib, am glad you both held back and got what you wanted!

Oct 09, 2025 11:07 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Sometimes, it two steps up and three steps back and then it can be a fast-paced polka, Michael Jacobs. Depends on who wants to dance or sit it out!

Oct 09, 2025 11:10 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Both sides must be willing to participate to keep the music going or sit it out, Brian England!

Oct 09, 2025 11:11 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Like Lawrence Welk once said, "Ah one, and ah two, and ah three" right before the music and the dancing started, Kat Palmiotti!

Oct 09, 2025 11:14 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Have experienced the quick rejection a few times, Nina Hollander, Broker. That's like wanting to dance but not excited about who you are partnered with. Just dance, I say!

Oct 09, 2025 11:16 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! ,

There is an art to the Counter-offer Dance. Sometimes it two steps up and three steps back but both sides must be willing to participate to keep the music going, otherwise you won't end up coming to terms!

Oct 09, 2025 03:18 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

In his industry, it’s important to learn how to dance, Dorie Dillard Austin TX!

Oct 10, 2025 06:43 AM