Am I negotiating if I make a bid?
If a bid has been made, negotiations haven’t started yet. That’s only the case when a contrabid has been made. First a seller has to choose doing business with you. That can depend on the fact if there are more interested candidates and the financial willingness of the buyer. If the selling agent states he will discuss your bid with the seller, you’re not in negotiations yet. The purchasing realtor has to actively let the seller know that he’s dealing with a potential good buyer.