Why You Can’t Lowball a House That Just Hit the Market

When a home hits the market, everyone thinks they’re going to come in with a “power move” offer.
But offering $60,000 under list on day one?
That’s not negotiating —that’s wishful thinking.

Here’s the truth buyers don’t hear enough:

New Listings Have an Ego Window

For the first 10 days, sellers are at their highest confidence level.
They believe:

• “We priced it right.”

• “We’ll get multiple offers.”

• “No need to entertain low numbers.”

So if you toss out a lowball right away, there’s a good chance you’ll:

• Get ignored

• Get remembered as the “bad offer”

• Lose your shot later if the price does drop

If You Want a Deal, Target the Right Homes

Lowballing only works when the timing makes sense. Look for:

• Homes sitting 30+ days

• Recent price reductions

• Vacant properties (motivated sellers)

These are the homes where a strategic offer can actually get traction.

Lowballing Smart = A Strategy, Not a Random Number

Negotiation isn’t about throwing out the lowest number possible.
It’s about understanding seller psychology and market timing so your offer lands when they’re ready to listen.

Want Negotiable Homes?

I will curate a list of properties where you can actually get a deal.

Text me 912-441-6551 and I’ll send it to you.