I had buyers who were obsessed with getting a "deal." Not just a good price—they wanted the seller to feel like they'd lost. We finally got an offer accepted after six months of lowballing everyone in the county, and I thought we were home free. Then came the inspection. Normal stuff—minor electrical updates, some caulking, a slow drain. The seller agreed to a $2,500 credit. Reasonable. Done. But my buyers decided this was their moment to "win." They countered asking for $15,000 and demanded the seller replace all the windows because "they looked old." The seller, who had been incredibly patient, simply withdrew from the deal entirely. Took the house off the market out of spite. My buyers were stunned. "Can they do that?" Yes. Yes they can. And honestly? I got it. I spent the next week fielding angry calls about how I should have "managed the situation better." I managed it fine. I just couldn't manage their need to humiliate a stranger over caulking. They're still looking. I am not helping them.