We were asking $5,495,000 and expected to get about $5,000,000. One offer was at $4.6 million, and the prospective buyer used his aggressive business partner to open negotiations. The partner’s in-your-face style and nitpicking criticism of the house was designed to beat down the price. He alienated us and our agent. The other offer was for $5 million from an agreeable family who loved the house “as is.” We accepted, upon which the other buyer begged us to reconsider, indicating he would meet or exceed the other price, and wouldn’t use Mr. in-your-face to close the deal. Too bad. Lesson: It
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Life's too short to deal with assholes. This is more timeless wisdom you can take to the bank. I just sold my 14 year old truck to 3 farmers from Duvall. They asked me what my fair price was, I told them, they bought the truck.
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Brian
