Get my counter offer in writing?

Question

I am in the process of buying a house, submitted an offer received a counter via my  realtor. The counter was in the form of email forwarded from the seller's realtor to mine.  I requested  that the counter be put in writing in the same format as mine through  an AOE, but my realtor mentioned that is not the standard and this is typically only done when negotiations are complete.  I really  want something at the very least with the offer number and the  contingencies the seller wants with his signature.  Is it not the norm to get these things in writing?  I would like a record of all this.  Am I asking too much here?

Wayne Brooks · Answer

That’s the same way I always did counters.  A couple of times the buyer Insisted on seeing either an email or a signed counter offer from the seller.....that never went well, my clients never did the signed counter offer, but one sent an email telling them I was doing exactly what they wanted, and don’t bother them again.

When and if you come to an agreement, then modify your offer accordingly, sign and submit.

Edward Debbs · Answer

Thanks guys, it's been a couple of years since I have done a deal.  I just wanted some assurance that he seller has actually seen my offer.  I guess that's not how things are done?

Nate Monson · Answer

As an agent, this is how I typically operate as well. If we got back and forth 4 or 5 times on price that can become a lot of paper work and signatures to get. But for a one off counter offer it isn't too much to ask for it to be in writing.

Peter Tverdov · Answer

Yes, just get to the price. I would be annoyed as the counterparty to your transaction. The deal (and contract) means zero until you get through attorney review anyway.