I just spent three hours writing up a comprehensive offer package for my buyers. Comps, market analysis, escalation clause, the works. They loved the house, they're pre-approved for well over asking, and the property has been sitting for 47 days with two price reductions. So what number do they want to come in at? Forty-two percent below list price. Forty-two. Their reasoning? "Well, the market is shifting, and we saw a TikTok that said you should always start low because sellers are desperate." I explained that this seller already dropped the price twice and is probably emotionally raw. I showed them the comps that prove even with negotiations, we should be within five percent of asking. I practically begged them to let me submit something that wouldn't get us laughed out of the room. Nope. They wanted to "see what happens." What happened is the listing agent texted me a single emoji. Just the one with the face laughing so hard it's crying. Then she stopped responding entirely. Now my buyers are offended that they got "disrespected" and want to find a new house. Starting the whole process over. I need a drink.