Had a client recently consider proposing the following structure:

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May 18, 2026

by a professional in Windermere, FL 34786, USA

> If seller accepts my offer by this Friday, purchase price is $4.1 million > If seller accepts my offer after this Friday, purchase price is $3.9 million How do you think that would be received by the seller/broker?
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Reply by an intermediary
from Oklahoma State University in Memphis, TN, USA
Pressure to meet an unrealistic time frame is a huge red flag. The seller is going through one of the most important decision processes in his life. In my opinion, this would not be treating him or her with respect. There is no good reason that it is worth more to you today than tomorrow.
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Reply by an intermediary
from Vanderbilt University in Dallas, TX, USA
Poorly! I'd advise my client to run fast in the other direction.
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