A. Well, great! Now you accept it or reject it or counter. This is another area where your Realtor can make a big difference, in this negotiation phase. Money is the obvious point of most contention, but there are others – possession is a biggie, personal property or property that was to be excluded may be another issue. Perhaps the most common issue that causes offers to be rejected (other than a low-ball bid) is a contingency in the offer, most often a clause making the sale contingent upon the successful sale and closing of the buyers current house. In that case it is important to let your Realtor evaluate the situation and advise you. Your Realtor will try to find out how likely the sale of the home in question is within the time frame that is specified in the contingent offer. If the house has been on the market for quite a while already,