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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would counter back with $30,000 below list price. Seriously.[/quote]
Only if you have no desire to actually get the house, and just want to give seller the middle finger. Lowering your offer is just creating animosity.

I'd get your agent to seek an explanation. Then, assuming the explanation does not change your mind, counter at the same list price with a time limit on accepting your offer. Steel yourself to walk away if necessary.

Alternatively, think about whether there are any non-monetary asks you can make (closing date? Seller fixes something? Appliances you want to convey?) in exchange for raising your offer slightly. That way, seller gets the satisfaction of thinking she "won" by forcing your offer up, but you end up just as happy.

Sounds very frustrating. [/quote]

[b]I disagree with this. I would definitely counter with a price lower than list at this point. You have all the leverage since the seller probably owes a commission to his/her agent by virtue of receiving an offer at list price that s/he rejected. So, if you walk, they still have to pay their agent 5 or 6%[/b].[/quote]

+1[/quote]

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