Exactly How to Respond to a Lowball Offers | Oklahoma Real Estate скачать в хорошем качестве

Exactly How to Respond to a Lowball Offers | Oklahoma Real Estate

This is exactly how to respond to a lowball offers. Have you ever gotten a lowball offer that made you do a double take? I’ve been there — and in this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I handle those offers in the Oklahoma real estate market. Whether you're a homeowner trying to sell or a fellow agent navigating tricky negotiations, I’ve got tips that can help you stay calm, stay smart, and stay in control. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: How to tell if it’s really a lowball offer or just feels like one My go-to strategies for responding without killing the deal How to protect your property value and your mindset in the process If you’ve ever felt frustrated by a low offer, this one’s for you. 💬 Let me know in the comments how you deal with lowball offers! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell for more real estate tips every week. 00:00 - Introduction: Handling Lowball Offers in Oklahoma Real Estate ➡️ Overview of what qualifies as a lowball offer and how it impacts negotiations. 00:31 - Why Buyers Submit Low Offers (and How to Respond) ➡️ Understanding buyer motivations—affordability, negotiation tactics, or perceived property flaws. 01:38 - The Right Way to Submit a Lowball Offer as a Buyer ➡️ Tips for buyers: include justification, be respectful, and avoid burning bridges. 02:35 - Sellers: Don’t Take It Personally—Here’s Why ➡️ The importance of staying objective and using strategy over emotion. 03:40 - Counter Offer Strategy That Educates the Buyer ➡️ How to use a counter to reframe value with comps, features, and updates. 04:58 - Declining Offers Without Burning the Bridge ➡️ How to say no without closing the door on a potential deal. 06:22 - Why Communication and Tone Matter in Real Estate Offers ➡️ The difference between rejection and strategic negotiation. 07:13 - The Danger of Unrealistic Offer Deadlines ➡️ Buyers: why giving short timelines on low offers can backfire. 08:15 - Only Counter Offers from Qualified Buyers ➡️ Why pre-approval is critical before negotiations even start. 09:38 - Protecting Both Sellers and Buyers From “Monopoly Money” Offers ➡️ Avoid wasting time on offers without financial proof. 10:26 - When to Counter: Low Offers in a Slow Market ➡️ What to do when you’re not getting showings—price versus perceived value. 11:32 - Should You Lower Price if the Home Needs Work? ➡️ Why outdated roofs, HVAC, or repairs must be priced in. 12:31 - When to Walk Away From a Low Offer ➡️ Recognizing when the buyer isn’t serious or won’t negotiate. 13:56 - Cash Offers With Unrealistic Demands—What to Watch For ➡️ Cash isn’t always king if the strings attached are unreasonable. 15:19 - Are They Serious or Just Shopping Around? ➡️ How to tell if a buyer is legit or just testing the market. 16:16 - Lowball Offer Red Flags Every Seller Should Know ➡️ Long inspections, tiny earnest money, and missing lender info. 17:00 - How We Handle Low Offers in Tahlequah, OK ➡️ Our local approach: Educate the buyer’s agent, then negotiate. 17:50 - First Offers Are Often the Best—Here’s Why ➡️ Why turning down a strong first offer can hurt sellers long-term. 19:34 - Final Thoughts: Don’t Get Mad, Get Strategic ➡️ Recap: Work with your agent, don’t take it personally, and focus on education and negotiation. #RealEstateWithEdna #OklahomaRealEstate #LowballOffers #SellerTips #realestatepodcast