[quote=jpinpb]I abhore when it’s an inside job and sells the day of list or before it’s even listed. If it’s on the market for a while and someone contacts the LA and makes an lowball offer that gets accepted, good for them.[/quote]
Exactly.
As long as all buyers have the same chance, then it’s a legitimate transaction. This is why all buyers should feel free to “lowball.” It’s the only way you’ll know whether or not something can sell for your price (which just might be “market price,” in the land of delusional sellers).