Many sales agents say that a serious offer should not fall under 12 percent less than the asking price.

"Now if they get a serious offer, I think it will be considered."

From the data they'd sent, she couldn't tell if it was a joke or a serious offer.

Instead they decided to limit their choice to seven other producers who have made serious offers.

Analysts and industry executives say the three companies also have good reasons for making serious offers.

She described the city's move yesterday as its "first serious offer" and said it was rejected.

He returned to the team after a month because there were no serious offers from other clubs.

And there hadn't been a serious offer for the property in the last twelve months.

But that is now the average time it takes to get a serious offer.

I believe that this is a serious, far-reaching and fair offer.