I have never done this before and don ’ t know where to begin as far as making an offer on this house .   Leave the details of making the offer up to me . What were you thinking you should offer ?   I absolutely must have this house and will pay three hundred and fifty thousand dollars or more .   It is best to start a little low on the first bid to allow for a counter-offer . How about offering three hundred and twenty thousand dollars ?   I hope that the owners aren ’ t insulted by that offer .   Your offering price is not out-of-line . The owners will either take it or make a counter-offer .   Does it usually take very long for the owners to get back to you with an acceptance ? 