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Also another interesting dynamic is that bids can’t simply be compared by headline price. There’s so many other factors to consider in a bid: contingencies, tim

• robocat 5y ago
  It isn’t done algorithmically. Often the best bid is obvious - for example an unconditional offer at the highest bid. Sometimes the best bid is not so obvious, and the vendor chooses the bid that suits their situation the best, or they renegotiate price or conditions with the highest bidding buyer(s). A vendor that doesn’t really need to sell and that believes prices are still rising, might accept a high price with a long settling date, or other conditions that might cause the sale to fall through. A vendor than desperately needs the money might accept a lower price with immediate settlement, or if they know their house has problems they will accept a lower bid if it reduces their future liabilities (e.g. zero inspection, as-is clauses, etcetera).