The broker does not take a clear stance on financing. How to behave?

What @pagoni2020 writes sounds good. Unfortunately, it completely misses reality. Such behavior is usually not affordable because then you’re immediately out.

I understand what you mean, but for me personally, only a deal where I am treated on equal footing and fairly is an option. That’s why some deals didn’t work out for me, which was also okay. Recently, we withdrew from a project because the real estate agent, in my opinion, wanted to make a fool of us. We simply said/wrote no, and suddenly everything and more was possible than ever before. But since we had said no, we stuck to it, and then he got offended. I have to say that I don’t like to “fall in love” with something I don’t yet own when it comes to deals, because that has – unfortunately already happened – sometimes caused me to do stupid things. I don’t believe there is ONE reality; but rather probabilities and individual experiences. Therefore, you often only know in hindsight what would have been “right,” and what was right with one agent/business partner can be wrong with the next. I also wouldn’t understand why I can’t immediately and mutually bindingly accept an offer (if it’s published as an offer) from MY side. If it is clearly more like an auction, you of course have to be prepared for that. Nevertheless, I maintain that I would always be focused on clarity and bindingness. The OP does not feel good about it, so they should also consider how far that is still acceptable to them. In any case, I would personally advocate for clarity/bindingness or at least politely demand it. The agent can also clearly tell me that the highest bidder wins; that can be said clearly too, and I can prepare myself for it; only gibberish I find inappropriate.

And do you really believe that with 50 "interested parties" you would have gotten away with a slightly increased purchase price and a bit more commission? Keep calling, make it clear that you want to buy, and stay true to yourself.

Be careful with brokers. They play very unfair, disgusting games. Usually, you are dealing with people without a conscience. As already said, only strike if it's fair. Otherwise, you'll find something much better!

And do you really believe that with 50 "interested parties" you would have gotten away with a slightly higher purchase price and a bit more commission?

Yep. It worked for me. I was there myself with dozens of interested parties for the viewing and also involved in the email correspondence between the agent, bidders, and the community of heirs. Quite open communication by the agent.

PS. Sometimes sellers and agents simply misjudge the purchase price and set it too low. Then something like this happens

Would you also call on the weekend? Or wait until Monday?

Real estate agents are also people who presumably handle their private cell phones. And if it’s a work phone, it will only be turned on on Monday. I wouldn’t want to disturb on the weekend. Nevertheless, the advice: call on Monday. But not in a questioning way, rather take control with the call. So set the conditions so that the agent HAS to respond. Still note: a community of heirs is not a simple contracting partner!