A: I would like to make an offer on this house, but I don't know much about the process. B: As your realtor, I am here to take care of this process. How much were you planning on offering? A: I really like the house and will pay the full asking price of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars. B: We want to leave ourselves some bargaining room. Let's offer three hundred and twenty thousand dollars. A: That sounds good, but I don't want this house to get away from me. B: The market is fairly down right now, so the offer is a realistic one. A: When will we know if they accept the offer? B: The owners usually respond to an offer within a few days. A: Should I be contacting my bank in the meantime? B: You are already pre-qualified for your loan, so you are in good shape.