A cynic would call them the most presumptuous set of instructions you’ll ever receive, but other folks might say they’re meant to be helpful.

Let me explain…

I’ve been on both sides of estate sales in the real estate market, having sold properties on behalf of the beneficiaries of an estate, as well as having represented buyers in the purchase of a property that had been owned by a now-deceased person.

Maybe less than it ever has before? And THAT’s saying a lot!

Let me tell you a few recent stories about sales above list, after zero interest on offer night…

No longer are offers “standard,” in certain situations, and I’m finding that both buyers and sellers are getting more creative and, in some cases, more demanding with their terms.