Talking Realty
Talking Realty
Glen Whitten
How to Turn a Lowball Offer Into a Bidding War (Without Losing Your Cool) | Episode 61
1 seconds Posted Oct 29, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
Introduction to Handling Low Ball Offers
Glen’s Early Real Estate Experiences
Why Low Ball Offers Aren’t the Worst
The Whisper Campaign Explained
Setting an Offer Deadline
Responding to Offers: The Art of Vague Truths
Handling Offer Deadlines and Psychological Tactics
Dealing with Flaky Buyers
The Importance of Professionalism and Calm Responses
Focusing on the Net, Not the Top Line
Understanding Market Signals and Adjusting Prices
The Power of Emotional Judo in Negotiations
Final Thoughts and Seller Tips
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Nothing crushes a home seller’s excitement faster than a lowball offer. But before you toss it in the trash (literally), hear this: that “insulting” offer might just be the spark that brings the right buyer and the right price.
In this episode, Glen Whitten, founder of Ohio Property Group, shares the proven playbook his team uses to turn lowball offers into leverage, bidding wars, and top-dollar sales. You’ll learn how to stay calm, keep control, and use every offer, no matter how bad it looks, to your advantage.
In this episode:
Why emotions are expensive (and how to keep them in check)
The 3-step plan to turn lowball offers into multiple offers
How to run a “whisper campaign” that sparks new showings
The right way to set an offer deadline (even when you don’t have other offers)
How to counter like a pro—with facts, not frustration
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Hidden Offer Costs That Destroy Your Bottom Line & How to Negotiate Them | Ep 45
How To Negotiate Multiple Offer: Glen reviews 7 offers at once | Ep 39
Handling Offers From iBuyers Like OpenDoor & OfferPad | Ep 27
Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion
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Book: “You Can Sell It” by Glen Whitten
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