You can always offer 20-50% under asking.
If the buyer is not working with a real estate agent and does not have representation, the offer would come directly from the buyer. Represented buyers can also write their own offer letter and have their agent submit it for them.
Tips For Writing An Offer Letter For a House Confirm You Can Submit A Letter. Address The Seller(s) By Name And Introduce Yourself. Highlight What You Like Best About The House. Keep It Short. Avoid Talking About Planned Changes To The House. Don't Talk About Financials. End With A Thank You. Proofread Your Letter.
Counter offer in real estate - buyer vs seller negotiation Address any unreasonable requests in the buyer's counter. Include rationale for terms you won't accept. Propose workable alternatives and compromises. Set a Deadline for Response. State clearly when your counteroffer will expire for maximum leverage.
“In a buyer's market, I would not hesitate to submit an offer that's around 10% below asking,” advises Chris Cloud of Exit Heritage Realty in Haymarket, VA. “Most sellers will at least see that as worthy of a counteroffer.”
Just know that an offended seller might not want to negotiate with you any further if they can go with someone not trying to undercut them. 'And fyi 10% is not a lowball offer. 30% would be.