Presenting 2 Simultaneous Counter Offers to the same party

Paul,

I've never considered writing two simultaneous counter offers. I usually call the selling agent and ask if the concessions are more important to his/her clients, or a low sales price.

Sandy

Sounds like a great idea.  This way the seller can choose which offer they want and still get what they want.

I usually write one counter and place a clause" Buyer to Seller an Option from Below".

Then I list the options on one counter.  Less paperwork!

We usually take the approach of calling the agent to work things out verbally, then finalize in writing.  We offer both options to the other agent and once worked out, follow with paper.  Much easier than all of the paper chasing when parties are not in close proximity or don't have fax or scan capabilities.

Linda

Jim: We have the same situation on our counter offer.  The Buyer just has to sign and check the box that says he is accepting the counter subject to the next conter - which his agent draft with the option selected and any other items.

In an ideal worls, it would work out the way Jim & Linda Arnold suggested, and their way certainly keeps the papertrail simplified, but sometimes the clients do not feel they are properly represented, with a lot of "behind the scene" negotiations and prefer to see everything in hard copy black & white.  Depends on who you are dealing with.

I never gave this much thought before but I will look at it closer now, great post!