ᐅ Is it allowed to post complete quotes in anonymized form?

I couldn’t find anything using the search function, so I’m asking the forum whether it is allowed to post complete offers here in an anonymized form. I was inspired to ask by another forum member’s question. If I remember correctly, I haven’t signed any agreement stating that the offer may not be published.

From my point of view, this would be helpful for many home builders because it would make it easier for them, among other things, to identify gaps.

I wouldn’t find that acceptable – playing unfairly and expecting fair treatment don’t go together. There’s no need to consider the aspect of being “helpful” in this case.

hampshire schrieb:

I don’t think that’s appropriate – playing unfairly and expecting fair treatment don’t go together. There’s no need to discuss the “helpful” aspect then.

Could you please explain your comment? I don’t understand what exactly is unfair about it. I definitely want to avoid unfair behavior on my part in any situation. I didn’t understand your remark; my intention was simply to facilitate helpful information exchange among non-professional homeowners. I will withdraw my idea, but I would still appreciate an explanation from you.

Hello @hampshire,

just to understand, with no judgment: What exactly do you consider "unfair" about it?

Me again. I could theoretically also start a regular meeting for homebuilders in the area through an ad, where everyone brings all their documents and we review them together. I would like to understand what is unfair about my proposal, even though I have withdrawn it.

Grobmutant schrieb:

Just to understand without judgement: In your opinion, what exactly is "unfair" about it?

Gladly.

Offers negotiated between two parties are confidential documents. Very often, this confidentiality is explicitly stated in the offer. I consider it unfair to break this confidentiality by publishing the offer. I find it unfortunate when one can no longer rely on the word of the other party. This applies equally to the seller and the buyer.

I recognize that comparing offers can generally contribute to price transparency, which is desirable for us buyers. I fully support this goal.

However, I do not like the method used. I value the trust in one another higher than the value of price transparency. Surely, it can be argued that trust has already become problematic. I agree with that. At the same time, I believe it is wrong to further undermine trust by making this kind of disclosure.

Pinkiponk schrieb:

Theoretically, I could also organize a "regular meeting" for home builders in the area via an advertisement, where everyone brings their documents and discusses them together.

Of course, you could do that, and it would no longer be a public disclosure like in an open forum. In that form, it is quite a significant difference. It is not easy to draw a clear line.

Perhaps it can be decided by asking oneself whether one would find this approach acceptable if one were in the other party’s position.