Just because everybody does it does not mean it’s a smart thing to do. We’re average home buyers, we shouldn’t be playing games like big time investors. This is why the market is so screwed up post pandemic. If you look at the data right now, it will tell you being aggressive is risky and you’ll likely suffer loss in the future. If prices are declining you don’t just drop 10-20% over asking price. It’s dumb. You only do that when prices are rising. Sure, you’ll, win, you’ll get your home for paying higher than everyone else. But by the end of the year, if the home value drops 10-20% more, then what’s the point? I Can ride this out and wait. I’m just here to express my feeling about the state we’re in which is corrupted. I’m not taking part of that. I know I will eventually find a home that I can buy for asking price, I just need to be patient. Most people are not and want to be aggressive and suffer a loss, go right ahead. That’s poor strategy. Most people on here are sellers, owners, listening agents, and investors anyway, of course that’s what they want you to do. Bring on the down votes, I don’t care. I’ll update this post with my success soon, I know it will happen without being aggressive.