And here’s the kicker: if the listing agent makes it nearly impossible for your agent to schedule a showing, they may be trying to force you to go directly to them. Don’t fall for it. That kind of maneuver is about their commission, not your best interests.
Are You Bidding Against Yourself?
Let’s talk about bidding wars, the most stressful part of buying a home. How do you know if you’re truly competing with another buyer—or if you’re just being manipulated into sweetening the pot? The short answer: you don’t. Unless your offer is made through technology that tracks and secures every step of the negotiation process (like blockchain), you’re relying on the listing agent’s word. And let’s be honest: some listing agents have every incentive to prioritize offers that benefit them, even if it’s not the best deal for the seller.
Here’s what can happen:
1. A better offer (for the listing agent) comes in. Maybe it’s from a buyer they represent, which means they’ll get both sides of the commission. 2. Your offer might never even reach the seller, or if it does, it’s framed as “less appealing.” 3. You’re pressured to increase your offer, not knowing if the seller ever even saw it in the first place. This is why you need digital proof of what’s happening behind the scenes. A good agent will demand the seller sign off on your offer, acknowledging that they’ve reviewed it—even if they decline it.
No backroom deals, no shady tactics, just transparency.
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