{"id":9016,"date":"2026-01-20T04:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=9016"},"modified":"2026-01-26T21:03:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:03:20","slug":"counter-offer-real-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/counter-offer-real-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Counter Offers 101: When in Doubt, Consult This Seller\u2019s FAQ Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re selling your home, you\u2019re going to have to get comfortable \u2014 or at least comfortable enough \u2014 with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-negotiate-when-selling-a-house\/\">concept of negotiation<\/a> or you\u2019ll forfeit money and conveniences for the sake of being nice.<\/p>\n<p>Counter offers are your chance to secure a contract for the price you want on your terms, make decisions on where you\u2019re willing to compromise, and find out if potential buyers are willing to play ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">Connect With a Top Agent For Successful Negotiations<\/h3>\n                        <p>Top agents sell homes faster and for more than average agents and are in their clients&#8217; corner. 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