Talking Realty
Talking Realty
Glen Whitten
The Art of the Counter Offer: What to Say, When to Respond, and How to Get Better Terms | Episode 72
31 minutes Posted Jan 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
The Art of Reviewing Offers
The Importance of Written Offers
Informal vs. Formal Negotiations
The Holy Grail Offer
Handling Average and Low Offers
Attacking Agent Commission
Dealing with Deal Breakers
Responding to Offers
Offer Deadlines: When to Engage/Ignore
Summary and Conclusion
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Home Sellers – are you worried about pushing too hard (or not hard enough), giving up leverage, or accidentally killing the ofer before it’s signed?
Good news: Glen reveals the real-world neogtiation strategies he’s honed over 25 years in real estate. This episode will walk you through the exact counter-offer techniques his team uses to negotiate thousands of home sales without killing deals, spooking buyers, or leaving money on the table.
You’ll learn a simple, proven counter-offer framework that helps you:
Ask for better terms without killing momentum
Use timing and tone to your advantage
Know when to negotiate informally vs. formally
Turn “okay” offers into strong, clean contracts
Protect your leverage without looking unreasonable
Get what you want without blowing up the deal
If you’re selling a home and want to maximize your result without killing the deal, this episode will change how you negotiate forever.
👉 Want to know more about getting our expert offer negotiation skills on your side?Book a free 1-on-1 seller strategy call today at www.ohiomlsflatfee.com/schedule-a-call/
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How to Turn a Lowball Offer Into a Bidding War (Without Losing Your Cool) | Episode 61
Mastering Offer Deadlines: Sell Faster, Sell Smarter | Episode 15
How to Trigger a Buyer Feeding Frenzy: The Power of Multiple Offers | Episode 16
Handling Offers From iBuyers Like OpenDoor & OfferPad | Ep 27
Stop Obsessing Over Showing Feedback: The Truth Sellers Need to Hear | Episode 71
Hidden Offer Costs That Destroy Your Bottom Line & How to Negotiate Them | Ep 45
How to Handle a Buyer Who Has to Sell Their Home First | Episode 63
Fielding Offers: Karma and Consequences | Ep 23
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