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The opposite of multiple offers is no offers. Zero. Zip. None.
An absolute absence of offers may be caused by a horrendous real estate market plagued by a sagging economy, poor consumer confidence, and high mortgage rates. Like it or not, a divorce, job transfer, or some other major life change may compel you to sell in a rotten market. If it's any consolation, you'll probably recover the amount you lose as a seller by paying a proportionately lower price for your new home - unless you compound your misfortune by moving from a weak real estate market to a strong one.
However, suppose that the economy is booming, consumers are wildly optimistic, and houses around you sell faster than you can say, 'We're outta here!' If you have a problem getting offers in such fertile ground, bunkie, something is seriously wrong either with your property or your asking price.
When either your price or property is flawed or your local market is stagnant, you may attract strange buyers bearing odd offers. The following sections offer tips to help you make the best of whatever comes your way.
