Let me paint a picture for you:
You’ve worked hard to get your home show-ready. You’ve cleaned, staged, maybe even tackled a few last-minute upgrades. You’re excited, hopeful, and ready to make your move. Then—bam—a lowball offer lands in your inbox.
Insulting? Absolutely.
Deal-breaking? Not on my watch.
I see this happen often here in Madison County, and let me be real with you—lowball offers don’t mean your home isn’t amazing. They just mean the buyer is fishing for a deal. And lucky for you, I know exactly how to handle that.
🧊 First Things First: Keep It Cool
When that low number rolls in, your gut reaction might be to shut it down immediately. But that’s where I come in. My job is to take the emotion out of the equation and put strategy front and center. Because trust me—this is just part of the dance.
📈 I Bring the Receipts (a.k.a. the CMA)
Before your home ever hits the market, I pull a Comparative Market Analysis based on recent sales, local trends, and neighborhood comps. It’s not just guesswork—it’s real-time data straight from the Madison County market, and it becomes our guide when we respond to offers.
If a buyer lowballs you, we’ve got proof that your price is right—and that’s powerful.
💥 Counter with Confidence
I always advise my sellers to respond to lowball offers—but respond smart. We can counter close to asking, offer creative terms, or give them just enough to stay in the game without selling yourself short.
Sometimes buyers come back with something better. Sometimes they ghost. Either way? You’re holding the cards.
🔍 Look Beyond the Price
Price matters—but it’s not the only thing that matters.
I help my clients evaluate the entire offer:
➡️Is it cash?
➡️Quick close?
➡️Fewer contingencies?
Sometimes a lower number still makes sense if the rest of the terms are rock-solid.
And if the whole thing stinks? We walk away with our heads high and keep moving.
🔒 We Set the Floor Before We Start
One of the first things I do with my sellers is talk about your “walk-away” number—that lowest price you’re truly willing to accept. So when offers come in, we’re not scrambling. We already know our boundaries, and we stick to them.
💼 You’ve Got Me in Your Corner
I’m your buffer. Your negotiator. Your advocate.
I’ve done this a hundred times, and I know how to shut down nonsense while keeping the door open for serious buyers.
This is your biggest investment—and I don’t take that lightly.
Thinking About Selling in Madison County?
Whether you’re in Richmond, Berea, or somewhere between farmland and front porch, I’ll help you sell confidently, negotiate wisely, and never settle for less than you deserve.
📲 Ready to talk strategy? Reach out—I’d love to help you sell smart.
