When working on offers that represent the seller, you want to take control from the beginning. You want to dictate the time of meeting and the delivery method of the information (meeting in person). It’s also advisable to try and control the other agent in this process. Sometimes the other agent can get anxious, so informing him of the times frames of your meetings and when to expect a response will help him and his buyers remain calm.
As a buyer’s agent, you want to try to influence the presentation timeline of your offer, especially if the home is well-priced and in a competitive price range. The truth is that buyer’s agents have little control in this process.