I so know where you are. I am back to crossing arms, legs, fingers, etc.

I think you need to get a sign on your front door that says either “We are not the sub-prime Wellfare Office” or “Any unreasonable offers will subject buyer to savage beating”
I’m thinking the latter may be more effective.

Dear BBM:
You manage to make even really “sucky” things fun and interesting to read.
Good for you and your spouse standing firm, as I’m sure you’ll want to feel good about selling your home when it happens for you.
Buying and selling a home nearly always proves to be gut-wrenching in my experience because it’s such a big investment in our lives and we can tend to take things that happen in the process somewhat personally.
Selling into a difficult housing market (especially in Florida and California right now) isn’t easy. You’re doing all the right things, so it’s just a matter of time.
My spouse and I bought a 2nd home very recently in April after looking at coastal property off and on for years. It’s a cute 3BR 2BA beach house in a remote coastal area of N. California. I’m a financial investor by trade, so even though I’m used to running counter to my emotions on investments (when I least feel like buying a quality investment is usually the best time), I can tell you in this market it’s one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. From the buyer’s perspective (not to excuse any “sucky” buyer behavior), it’s a scary time to buy into what appears to be a worsening economy and with the uncertain fear that housing prices in general (post bubble) may continue to decline painfully for the next few years. Some locations are affected much more than others.
What your agent CAN do, is emphasize with continuous unfettered enthusiasm those aspects of your home that make it a value that is immune to a decline in value (e.g., the excellent school system, access to a thriving job market or to new things coming to the community that will enhance the quality of life in this home, any other reasons it will be a highly sought-after location, etc.)
It was my focus on these kinds of things and knowing we would want to own the new home for at least 5-10 years, that made it possible for us to go forward with a deal that was a win-win.
Best wishes on all your real estate projects.

I hate that you’re going through this. Still.

Ugh, people are freaking morons. Perhaps you should put a poster on your front door with a picture of your middle finger sticking up, saying: “Homebuyers, negotiate THIS!”