Smart London Ontario home buyers know how to make an offer that wins, without low-balling!
When you’re buying a home in London, Ontario, it’s tempting to start with a “throwaway” offer—something low, just to see what happens.
But here’s the risk:
Sellers can dismiss your offer outright.
A skilled seller’s agent can expose your lack of preparation (and make you look unserious).
You lose credibility with the other side.
And sometimes, you lose the house you actually wanted.
Strong offers aren’t always about price—they’re about strategy. That means:
Using data to justify your number.
Structuring terms that appeal to the seller.
Having a Realtor who knows how to negotiate without burning bridges.
“Most deals don’t fall apart because of buyers or sellers—they fall apart because of Realtors who don’t know how to negotiate. Here’s how low-ball offers actually reveal who’s skilled, who’s guessing, and how to protect your price.”
Every offer is filtered through two people:
The buyer’s agent (who frames the property’s value).
The seller’s agent (who protects it).
If one of them lacks skill—or lets ego drive the conversation—the deal can collapse.
A strong strategic offer or a low ball offer, what is your Realtor advocating?
Five Realtor Archetypes That Sabotage Deals
The Ghost – Disappears or gives vague responses.
The Bulldog – Pushes hard but forgets the goal is an agreement.
The Rookie – Nervous, inconsistent, overly script-driven.
The Bluffer – Creates false urgency or twists facts.
The Performer – Loves drama more than results.
After helping hundreds of home buyers and sellers in London, Ontario, I’ve learned this: the right Realtor isn’t transactional, they are transformational, they’re your shield, strategist, and negotiator.
Smart London home buyers understand the difference between price and value and do not confuse the two!
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