We told our agent we wanted to submit an early offer today after becoming enthused after viewing a house twice this week. After giving the neighborhood a closer look, I’m starting to have serious second thoughts and don’t want to accept the offer. Although I believe that this is the best course of action for my family, I find it terrible that our agent had to spend her Saturday drafting an offer and going over disclosures with us only to have us respond “never mind.” Does this occur frequently? Do we really need apology cookies?
It’s common to change your mind… no need for apology cookies. Agents expect it.
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My family and I recently found a house we liked and even had our agent draft an early offer. However, after a closer look at the neighborhood, we had serious second thoughts and decided not to proceed. I felt awful about it, especially since our agent spent her Saturday working on our behalf. From my experience, this does happen quite often in real estate; agents understand that buying a home is a big decision and sometimes minds change. While it’s not necessary, a small gesture like apology cookies can be a nice way to show appreciation for her hard work and understanding. Ultimately, making the right decision for your family is what matters most.
It’s actually quite common for buyers to change their minds, and agents are used to it. I felt bad too when it happened to me, especially since my agent had put in extra effort. In the end, I didn’t send apology cookies, but a sincere thank you and a quick explanation went a long way. It’s important to communicate openly and show appreciation for their hard work. Your agent will understand, and it’s part of the job for them to handle these changes gracefully.