How is our offer doing?

It's not "common" to negotiate on the price of a NEW to build home. In a normal market, the price of the builder is the END price. However we are in a different kind of situation right now. Builders want to unload as many homes as possible to have positive cashflow. Liquidity problems are widespread with the builders.

Our offer was sent to the boss of the local salesperson.

The offer was sent by our realtor. This was the response of our realtor:

"What kind of upgraded appliance package are you looking for, the builder wants to know?"

So that looks good, for now.

I can assure you we didn't ask for peanuts. I won't post the amount here but it is SIGNIFICANT as is the price reduction. The front deck (terras) is standard, the deck near the water is an option we requested. Time will tell...