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Rainmaker
4,333,772
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Yes and we are actually going through this scenario right now. Will be writing a blog post on this after it finally closes...

May 30, 2015 09:56 PM
Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Thankfully no it has not happen to me.  

May 30, 2015 11:36 PM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Sure, when a listing has furnishings as "negotiable" everyone assumes they can have them all thrown in.  Most of the time it actually works.

May 30, 2015 11:20 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Thankfully not. The low price, more often than I'd like, however!

May 30, 2015 10:00 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I think most buyers attempt to do this and most buyer agents go along with it....in a seller's market, it's not a wise decision!!!!

May 31, 2015 01:53 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Yes and it sets the stage for a tough, but not achievable negotiation.

May 30, 2015 11:51 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Sally. Sure, stuff like this goes on, it becomes a challenge when a contact like that is accepted and then it becomes an issue for a lender.

May 30, 2015 10:42 PM
Rainmaker
1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

It seems low offers and buyers who someow think sellers won't mind leaving a "few things" behind go hand in hand.  Yes, been there, done that.  

May 30, 2015 10:42 PM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Yes it's the ultimate low ball deal!

May 30, 2015 10:40 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I have not had that experience fortunately. 

May 30, 2015 10:22 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Yes.

And when the buying agent calls for the expected response, with the sellers consent I'll reply, "They have not stopped laughing since reading your offer. You should try again. No response to that offer will be received."

Or option B will would be 'List + 15%' to test if they REALLY want to engage in negotiation.

Giving additional thought to this, I recall an offer that included giant planters surrounding the back patio, (no less than 500 pounds each) that MADE the back yard and were written into the contract, which promoted a very detailed list of botanical leave behinds and take withs.

May 30, 2015 09:52 PM
Rainer
216,475
Bob Publicover
Publicover Realty Group, inc - Stuart, FL
Thinking outside the box

Sally and David,

That does happen on occasion. Of course the decision is left to the seller. I look at these folks as if they were petty "pickpockets". But again, if you don't ask you don't know.

May 30, 2015 09:52 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Nope!

Feb 12, 2018 04:02 AM
Rainer
67,369
Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

I have have had offers on my listings like this.  The buyer agent said she was sorry for the offer upfront.  She was unable to talke her buyers out of the offering this crazy offer.  I just tell my seller to offer back full offer and no extras.

Jun 01, 2015 02:43 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Luckily, I haven't had my buyer in this scenario, but I've dealt with a number of offers like this.  Typically a simple No is an excellent response.

May 31, 2015 02:17 AM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Once, an agent must have spent all day making a list of personal property that conveyed with their low offer. the sellers threw it in the trash and told me to tell the agent and their buyer to stay off of their property.

May 31, 2015 12:49 AM