Before I start I want to point out I am no expert but have done extensive research as I too am in the same position.

Most of my research points to you, the buyer, being seemingly unreasonable in the offers you present. It is a buyers market. The sellers are aware of the speculated “impending doom” and want out. Highlight the fact that coming in at the list price is only transferring risk to your end and offer low. Some site recommend not coming in at anything over 60% of the house value to protect yourself however I think that offers that low will only annoy real estate agents…