Wholesale with realtor involved

[Javaughn Harkness]

So I’m working on a lead and the property is listed at $40k with a realtor but the seller reached out to me and asked for $10k. He’s really motivated. So I called and put my offer in for $10k. It’s been on the market for a week. Any suggestions

[Jonathan Greene]

The owner has a contract with the listing brokerage so they can't sell it on the side without paying the commission. And to @Wayne Brooks point, there is not a chance they don't have other things going on if they have it listed for 40k and are calling you to sell for 10k. Seems like a rabbit hole that will get you nowhere. One of many rules of wholesaling, don't spend any time on properties that are on the MLS.