http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ Zillow Advice | Zillow Real Estate http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ Instead of a Counteroffer, a Seller is encouraged to send a "Memo To Buyer" in which it would state that if the current offer were to change according to certain criteria it would make it more favorably accepted. This is not considered a counteroffer. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:59:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ 2009-06-29T16:59:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ jkonstant is correct: A "counteroffer" by a seller is a rejection of the buyer's offer. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:56:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ 2009-06-29T16:56:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ The offer is to be presented at the earliest opportunity. This is the State requirement. <br/><br/> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:53:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ 2009-06-29T16:53:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ With all due respect, a counter offer legally means the original offer is dead/void/terminated/etc. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:38:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ 2009-06-27T12:38:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ A counteroffer does NOT "void any prior offers"; it offers alternative terms, price, inclusions/exclusions to the initial offer.&nbsp; As for "what is there to counter for", there are any number of terms - close of escrow, contingency removal dates, warranties requested, furnishings desired, and price.&nbsp; Some underlying facts of the initial offer will be maintained, but the counteroffer process fine-tunes the details of the offer. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:29:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ 2009-06-26T23:29:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ &nbsp;"when you would like to have a COUNTERoffer recieved back"<br/><br/>That is&nbsp;ridiculous! &nbsp;the term&nbsp;counteroffer&nbsp;should be&nbsp;omitted&nbsp;and replaced with seller&nbsp;acceptance.. &nbsp;Its either YES OR NO! &nbsp;A counter voids any prior offers which do not want to happen. What is there to counter for ?<br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/><br/> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:58:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ 2009-06-26T21:58:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ There is no hard rule regarding the timeliness of submitting offers to sellers. All too often, buyer's agents submit offers with unreasonable expectations and without regard to the limitations that often exist. While there are many good reasons to request a quick response, how many times does an offer expire because the deadline was unrealistic? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:43:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ 2009-06-26T21:43:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ Yes when you write an offer you have on your contract when you would like to have a COUNTERoffer recieved back, Whatever your buyers agent put on the offer , its under or says offer expires.....<br/><br/>If you are in Greenville Sc or have any other question give me a call anytime!<br/><br/>Certified buyers agent!<br/><br/>[content removed by moderator for being self-promotional] Tue, 05 May 2009 23:05:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ 2009-05-05T23:05:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ I just spoke to the CEO of the Charleston <a href="http://www.zillow.com/directory/real-estate-agents/">Realtors</a> Association and according to her knowledge there is no set timeframe which an agent is subject to as long as they do it within a time that is fair and resonable.&nbsp; Providing the seller is not out of town, predisposed, or unavailable. Tue, 05 May 2009 21:17:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/is-their-a-legal-timeframe-that-the-listing-agent-must-get-an-offer-to-the-seller-in-the-state-of-SC/231484/ 2009-05-05T21:17:00Z