answer: #Person1# wants to buy a house. #Person2# suggests starting low on the first bid to allow for a counter-offer but #Person1# worries that it will take very long. #Person2# says it won't.
documents: #Person1#: I have never done this before and don't know where to begin as far as making an offer on this house.
  #Person2#: Hi, just be relaxed. Leave the details of making the offer up to me. Now, please tell me. What were you thinking you should offer?
  #Person1#: All I know is that I absolutely must have this house! And I think I shall pay three hundred and fifty thousand dollars or more.
  #Person2#: 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?
  #Person1#: I hope that the owners aren't insulted by that offer.
  #Person2#: Your offering price is not out-of-line. The owners will either take it or make a counter-offer.
  #Person1#: Does it usually take very long for the owners to get back to you with an acceptance?
  #Person2#: It usually doesn't take very long for owners to respond to an offer.
  #Person1#: Should I be in touch with my bank to tell them to get the loan papers ready?
  #Person2#: The only thing you should do now is relax. You already are pre-qualified for your loan.