So you’ve received an offer on your home. That’s good news, right? Well, not always, some sellers might think.

It seems that in this market, where buyers perceive they have the upper hand, low-ball offers are quite common. In some situations it might be from an investor who has never even seen the home but decided to throw an offer at it anyway. Other times it might be a first-time home buyer who really is just hoping to get a good deal.

Either way, sellers need to realize not all offers are alike and to treat them accordingly.