On a Friday afternoon, an agent receives an offer on a listed property for $10,000 less than the listed price, and the sellers will be away all weekend. What should the agent do?

• A. Reject the offer
• B. Wait until Monday
• C. Amend the terms
• D. Try to get the offer to them as soon as possible on Friday

Answer: (D)

Presenting offers promptly is essential. When an offer comes in, the agent has a duty to get it to the seller quickly so they can review and respond while they’re still reachable. In this case, the sellers are away for the weekend, so delivering the Friday offer as soon as possible gives them the best chance to consider it, ask questions, and decide whether to counter or accept before they return. Waiting until Monday could cause the opportunity to slip away or lose negotiating momentum. Rejection would close the door on a potentially workable deal, and amending terms without the seller’s direction isn’t within the agent’s authority. So, the best course is to get the offer to the sellers on Friday as soon as possible.