Making an Offer

How Counter-Offers Work in Real Estate

April 30, 2026 · 6 min read

A counter-offer is the seller's response to your initial offer with revised terms. Here is how the back-and-forth works, what you can negotiate beyond price, and how to know when to accept, counter back, or walk away.

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