WHY I CAN'T TELL YOU WHAT TO OFFER!

This is a message I try to convey through the entire purchase process.  It is difficult for me as well as often my offer would be different than my clients, not necessarily more or less, but based on what my wants and needs are at the time.  Paula conveyed the essence of the dilemma beautifully and I think it is worth sharing.

Via Paula Hamilton~McDonald, The Woodlands, TX ~ 936-203-0279 (Chevaux Group, PLLC):

WHY I CAN'T TELL YOU WHAT TO OFFER!

House Buying

Dear Buyer,

We have been working together for awhile now.  I have provided you with the latest market data, shown you numerous home and have spent numerous hours discussing the process of home buying to you.  You have found the perfect home and you are now faced with the inevitable task of making an offer!

Many times when buyers get to the "Making an offer stage", they want me their Real Estate Agent to tell them what they should offer.  When I won't give them this information, some Buyers get upset or angry with me.  Please understand that while I can assist your throughout the process, I cannot and will not TELL you what to offer. 

Here are a few reasons why myself nor any other licensed real estate agent will not tell you the price you should offer:

  • This is YOUR money, not mine.  The price you can and will pay is something only you can truly determine. 
  • I do not know what a Seller will take.
  • The listing agent will NOT provide me with information about other offers in a multiple offer situation nor will I ask them for this information.  They owe confidentiality to THEIR client just as I owe you mine.

My job is to guide and assist you so please understand when I will not tell you the price you should offer.  My job is to add value as an expert and to help you make the very best choice possible.  Ultimately, you are the one who has to live in the house and make the payment each month.

I hope this clarifies this sticky situation.  As an agent, I am anxious to work with you and to give you every bit of information to help you make an informed and intelligent decision when it comes to purchasing a home.  Chevaux Group is your real estate expert choice so give us a call if you are ready to buy or sell!

Paula Hamilton~McDonald ~ REALTOR®

Broker ~ Managing Principal

Chevaux Group

        9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 8210 ~ The Woodlands, TX  77380 ~ 936-203-0279

Paula@ChevauxGroup.com

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Copyright 2011 Paula Hamilton~McDonald

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Lynn Ganster
REALTOR, ACRE 
Morris Williams Realty
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3 comments • Lynn Ganster, P.A. • October 15 2011 10:37AM

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Lynn my question is always, “if this house gets away from you, what are you going to have to pay to find one you like as well as this one.” I remind them that the house will be appraised. They are far more likely to be making an offer that is too low than too high.
Posted by David Gibson – access MORE houses, not just those in the MLS. Search smarter! (Broker, Home Inspection & Safety Consulting/Colorado Springs) 7 months ago

Lynn, thank you for the re-blog.  This post created a fire storm of comments.  It has been interesting to read them!

Posted by Paula McDonald, The Woodlands, TX ~ 936-203-0279 (Chevaux Group, PLLC) 7 months ago

I hear you Dave and that is a perfect response.  Paula, yes it has been interesting and my pleasure on the reblog.

Posted by Lynn Ganster, P.A. (Morris Williams Realty) 7 months ago

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