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antoinette
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Another bidding vent!!!!! Update!
I bid on a home yesterday morning, that has been on the market since march, needs a completely new kitchen. I started at 20K lower than asking and the agent said NO WAY. Then I went to 10k lower than asking- he still hasnt called me back with an answer if the owner ( his dad) accepted it or not  He said that his dad really wanted full price offer since he already lowered the price a few times. I thing my offer is FANTASTIC considering the kitchen aspect and the fact that is been on the market for 9 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a example of a non serious seller- Im po'd and I wish he would just let me know already...
Update: he countered at 900 below the asking price  are you effing kidding me? Wait it gets better,
We said our absolute best would be 5k more. He said that he "thinks" that he could get it done if I WAVE my real estate comission ( Im an agent so I would get commission back at closing) This guy is trying to nickel and dime me.I told him I would call him back- now Im going to make HIM wait. Maybe he'll have a revalation about things by the next time we talk.
Message edited 12/7/2006 4:23:58 PM.
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angnick
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!!
yes it is..
i dont know what it is that people put a house up for sale at a certain price and EXPECT to get asking.
what is that about?
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| Posted 12/7/06 8:47 AM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!!
what do you mean the agent told you no way? the agent is obligated by law to present every offer to the seller. if you offered $1, that would have to be presented.
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| Posted 12/7/06 9:58 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!!
 I am convinced that some sellers don't really want to move
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| Posted 12/7/06 10:02 AM |
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Mom-2-Liam
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!!
I think that some sellers don't want to move they just want the $$$ and so they won't lower their prices based on the home condition. They're just greedy.
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| Posted 12/7/06 10:12 AM |
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alnem
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!!
Posted by SweetTooth
what do you mean the agent told you no way? the agent is obligated by law to present every offer to the seller. if you offered $1, that would have to be presented.
couldnt have said it better myself lauren! 
the agent cant make that decision for the seller regardless of whether or not its his father. but since its his dad he probably knows what he's going to say and what price he's looking for.
did u make the offer thru the agent directly or do u have ur own agent? if u have ur own agent they can ask for a conference call between them and the seller himself. that way they can reason with him and explain more clearly that the house needs a new kitchen. good luck!
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| Posted 12/7/06 10:36 AM |
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antoinette
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!!
Posted by SweetTooth
what do you mean the agent told you no way? the agent is obligated by law to present every offer to the seller. if you offered $1, that would have to be presented.
well the owner is his father. so he knows what his price in mind is.I know that the official rule is to present all offers but many times agents dont follow this rule esp when its a family or friends house.
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| Posted 12/7/06 11:27 AM |
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antoinette
boy mamma
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!!
Posted by alnem
Posted by SweetTooth
what do you mean the agent told you no way? the agent is obligated by law to present every offer to the seller. if you offered $1, that would have to be presented.
couldnt have said it better myself lauren!
the agent cant make that decision for the seller regardless of whether or not its his father. but since its his dad he probably knows what he's going to say and what price he's looking for.
did u make the offer thru the agent directly or do u have ur own agent? if u have ur own agent they can ask for a conference call between them and the seller himself. that way they can reason with him and explain more clearly that the house needs a new kitchen. good luck!
Im an agent... Im working for myself which is why I know that it is a good offer- we really want the house but the other agent is kinda being a jerk...He said he would get back to me in a couple of hours its been a day an a half and no phone call. I dont want to call just yet and seem over eager kwim?
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| Posted 12/7/06 11:29 AM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!!
Posted by SweetTooth
what do you mean the agent told you no way? the agent is obligated by law to present every offer to the seller. if you offered $1, that would have to be presented.
I couldn't have said it better! I know how you feel - it's like people want to sell their home, but not willing to negotiate with a buyer in this market. As everyone has told me, there are better homes and your dream home is waiting out there for you! 
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| Posted 12/7/06 11:31 AM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!!
I' so sorry. Fingers crossed they take the 10K less offer. After 9 months, better offers aren't going to come by.
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| Posted 12/7/06 11:41 AM |
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veeandrich
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!!
these sellers are sooooo greedy! they are just trying to get as much as they can out of people. Good Luck, I hope he decides to accept your offer .
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| Posted 12/7/06 12:08 PM |
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antoinette
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!! Update!
updated in 1st post
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| Posted 12/7/06 4:24 PM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!! Update!
OMG, $900 is an insult, seriously! Not even grand???? Make him wait that nut
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| Posted 12/7/06 4:26 PM |
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Redhead
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!! Update!
Posted by antoinette
Update: he countered at 900 below the asking price are you effing kidding me? Wait it gets better,
We said our absolute best would be 5k more. He said that he "thinks" that he could get it done if I WAVE my real estate comission ( Im an agent so I would get commission back at closing) This guy is trying to nickel and dime me.I told him I would call him back- now Im going to make HIM wait. Maybe he'll have a revalation about things by the next time we talk.
WOW...
IMO not worth it
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| Posted 12/7/06 4:29 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!! Update!
this is JMO, but it's a sign to move on. he knows he's got you and I think that's very bad business.
there are 10's of thousands of houses for sale around here.
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| Posted 12/7/06 4:58 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!! Update!
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
this is JMO, but it's a sign to move on. he knows he's got you and I think that's very bad business.
there are 10's of thousands of houses for sale around here.
i agree- tell him forget it- I wouldn't waste my time
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| Posted 12/7/06 5:06 PM |
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~Colleen~
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Re: Another bidding vent!!!!! Update!
Posted by Beth1210
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
this is JMO, but it's a sign to move on. he knows he's got you and I think that's very bad business.
there are 10's of thousands of houses for sale around here.
i agree- tell him forget it- I wouldn't waste my time
I agree.
One of the first rules of bidding is being able to walk away. Keep the upperhand and walk. I can't imagine how the closing process would go if he's this stubborn now.
Good luck...
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| Posted 12/7/06 5:22 PM |
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