Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about whether a back up offer is a positive or a negative for a buyer. There are actually both pros and cons to a back up offer and Michael points these out so a buyer can decide if this is the right path to take. If you have any questions or comments, please send your email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.