What Is the Low Offer Tool?
The Low Offer Tool is a seller-controlled feature designed to block offers below a minimum amount you set. It helps you avoid lowball offers and focus on buyers who are genuinely interested in your contract.
Why Use the Low Offer Tool?
As your broker, our goal is to help you earn the highest return the market will support. This tool supports that by letting you set a minimum offer threshold, your “floor”, without closing the door on qualified buyers who still want to negotiate.
How to Set Your Minimum Offer
You can enable or update this setting anytime by logging into your account and clicking View Details for your active listing. Under Section 5, enter the lowest amount you’d be willing to consider. Once set, buyers won’t be able to submit offers below that number.
What It Means for Offers Below Your Minimum
Setting a minimum doesn’t mean you agree to accept that price. It simply means you’re open to hearing from buyers who meet or exceed your threshold.
If a buyer attempts to submit an offer below your limit, they’ll see this message:
“You have made an offer below a price the seller is willing to receive. Please consider increasing your offer.”
This upfront communication sets clear expectations and saves time for everyone involved.
Tracking Blocked Offers
On your Profile page, Section G, you’ll find a record of any blocked offers, including the buyer’s ID number and the amount they tried to offer. While we don’t share personal details, this helps you monitor if the same buyer returns with a new, valid offer.
Need Help Setting Your Floor?
If you’re unsure what minimum to set, our team can suggest a range based on current market activity, your listing’s rank, and recent comparable sales. Reach out anytime for personalized advice.
Benefits of Using the Low Offer Tool
Used correctly, the Low Offer Tool helps keep negotiations efficient and protects your bottom line by discouraging non-serious low offers.
For more information on pricing and selling strategies, explore the DVC Sales selling strategy and DVC resale listings.