Hi Positive note - good advise from previous posters to make sure that you have as much information on the house prices, and give as little information awat to the EA regarding finances, but if you are not in a chain - no house to sell to ensure the deal goes through, do let them know this. My advise on the bidding is to increase the current highest bud by 500 euro, and if the price is increased above this, use the same tactic continuosly - lets the estate agent know you are serious, but not blindly bidding to get the house at any cost, and after a stage, his commission is not increased hugely above the asking price anyway, so he does not want to put hug time and effort into running between a few parties if bids are only going up in dribs and drabs - your position with no chain will be impressed upon the sellers as a positive note. With this approach, you could end up having the highest bid, but not end up paying too much over the odds. Best of luck.