how can I figure out what the other person bid on a house for, that we liked?

Jessi
Home Buyer
Maplewood, MN

Answers (3)
J R
Agent
New York, NY

You can't really. You can ask, but an agent won't tell you. They'll tell you if you're too low, maybe, but that information is not given out by the listing agent because it probably wouldn't be in the best interest of the seller.

Sat May 30 2009, 06:16
Susan Hofflander
Agent
Minneapolis, MN

Jessi,
I'm sure you can understand why that information is kept confidential. You wouldn't want your agent sharing that info about the house you were buying. And, for the sellers, in case the deal falls apart, they don't want to tip their hand about what they would accept when entering in to new negotiations.

As Aaron says, once it closes, that information will be on public record.

Sat May 30 2009, 05:50
Aaron Dickinson...
Agent
Minneapolis, MN
FIRST ANSWER

Once it closes the sale will be public on tax records and available to your agent via the MLS. Prior to that it is almost always kept strictly confidential.

Fri May 29 2009, 22:52

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