3,727,873
How and where one presents a contract around here seems to be in the hands of the listing agent. I always give the buyers' agent the option to present to the sellers, but I'm pretty old school about this stuff. I also like to present an offer to the seller when I can.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,572,117
Whenever possible, I like to talk with the listing agent to obtain any pertinent information so I can properly prepare my clients and their offer. Operative term: whenever possible -- it's great when you have that opportunity to speak with the listing agent but not always available...some people are better at communication than others...in real estate and in life.
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Troy Erickson AZ Realt...
Chandler, AZ
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
5,104,931
I just put in a deadline into my offer for a seller response. If they will have an issue responding by the deadline, it's up to the listing agent to tell me what the issue may be and when they might respond.
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Troy Erickson AZ Realt...
Chandler, AZ
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
3,345,091
I always ask ... how long do the sellers need to respond. Then I leave a little wiggle room in the offer. We don't want it to expire in the sellers' hands.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,661,936
I always offer to go over the offer in person or explain that I can simply email it and go over it via the phone. Most times people prefer online signatures and phone conversations.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,071,489
No. We typically stipulate a 2 business day response time...
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Troy Erickson AZ Realt...
Chandler, AZ
1,725,996
No, but I do inquire how long before response, so I can write an adequate response time for the offer to remain 'alive'.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
1,157,785
In many cases, it is not possible to present offers to the seller in person. The seller may be travelling, may live out-of-area, may have instructed the listing agent to only receive offers via email or fax or for other reasons.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
979,496
Sally and David - I am surprised at how many buyer agents still present their offers to the sellers/listing agents.
We typically allow for a two day response, which is fairly common here. However, if I do get the chance to speak with the listing agent ahead of time and let them know an offer is coming, hopefully they will tell me if there is an issue with responding within that two day period.
634,482
I haven't presented directly to a seller in over 5 years. but we have many off island owners so maybe that skews our environment.
4,319,419
Sally K. & David L. Hanson usually, the offers are emailed to seller as soon as I receive it! Why wait?
And yes, the answer may come sooner or later - at least presenting the offer is easy now-a-days.
4,272,548
I have always loved to give my offers in person to the sellers however most now want them digitally...
1,502,998
Yes. I always ask the agent when they expect to present it and have a response for me. It is part of setting the buyer's expectations. I also contact the agent after the presentation time to find out the status.
2,615
I do ask when they can present to the seller. I like to be very aggressive with my buyers and see as many properties that fit their needs as possible. If we write an offer, we want to know how long before it will be presented so we can plan appropriately, or withdraw the offer if need be.
617,935
Sally & David,
The instant my buyers decide to make an offer I’m on the phone to the listing agent. When the sellers will review offers and respond is one of the questions. Rarely an issue.
150,416
I always ask the listing agent how much time that he/she needs to present the offer, and we adjust our date/time accordingly for response. Back to communication, the key to success in RE.
7,836,134
No. In out market, the offer is usually presented by the listing agent.
921,504
When the buyer has expressed solid interest I will notify listing agent to go slow regarding the seller accepting another offer.
When the buyer has signed the offer, I will advise listing agent to check their inbox and inquire about time line.
Then I advise the buyer these are decisions that are often emotional on both sides. so let's relax and be patient.
5,216,398
Timing is everything. Sometimes I will inquire about the availability of the seller to respond.
2,182,502
3,416,038
I like to know my seller so then i know if i can read it to them, email it to them or if i need to present in person.
4,882,355
In our state buyers agent cannot present the offer directly to the seller without the sellers written approval. I have never presented an offer directly to a seller when I represent the buyer.
4,434,127
The listing agent presents the offer. If I have the buyers I call the agent to find out if we can get a response soon .
2,759,812
Good morning Sally. Like Joe, I'm going to assume that distance is an issue.
2,538,633
Good morning Sally. I'm assuming if distance is an issue, getting a document to the client to have it reviewed no matter how would be what is important to me and should be for them.
231,224
i try to ask what time frame is needed for an answer, that we are on a time frame and want to know prior to offering , without playing hardball.. if the sellers agent is to vague... then sometimes we will...punt