05/17/2026
A low offer doesnโt automatically mean your real estate agent isnโt working hard for you.โผ๏ธ
In New York, listing agents are generally required to present all offers to their sellers unless the seller has specifically instructed otherwise in writing. So yes, even the uncomfortable conversations still have to happen.
And honestly? Sometimes submitting a lower offer is strategic. Markets shift. Properties sit longer than expected. Inspections uncover issues. Buyers test the waters. Negotiation is part of the process.
Itโs also important to remember that โbest offerโ doesnโt always mean highest price. Financing terms, contingencies, flexibility, closing timelines, and overall deal strength can matter just as much depending on the sellerโs situation.
A good agentโs job isnโt to magically control the outcome. Itโs to advocate, communicate honestly, present opportunities, and negotiate the strongest deal possible for their client on either side of the transaction.
So yesโฆ sometimes you still have to walk in and present your case to the board of directors. ๐ค๐ด