Listed house on Thursday and have a "lowball" offer

I'd counter with what your asking. Still early.

Maybe it is just a first offer, not a lowball.

December is the slowest month if you are a seller, buyers know you aren't getting much traffic, and will see if you bite. Take a little off the top and see if they are serious.

Counter with a slightly higher offer, but push back closing until your new hours is done- that way you only have to move once, and you reward them for waiting to close,

Typical to get low balls expecting more eager seller's this time of year...

Drop your price $1,000 and have your agent tell the buyers it's your final price. Then be prepared to walk away.

Your house has been listed less than a week. Final counter with what you think is acceptable and move on if not accepted.

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Drop your price $1,000 and have your agent tell the buyers it's your final price. Then be prepared to walk away.

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Best advice so far.

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but we're about $7,000-$8,000 off from what the lowest amount we need.

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Has nothing to do with the value of the house by the way.

I wouldn't even respond. You just listed it.

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Ask the realtor to cut their commission and lower the price with that.

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Unless the realtor is the listing broker, it is not up to them to alter the contract he has signed. They may have some flexibility depending upon their standing with the broker but not always. Also, why try to undercut a realtor that has brought an offer after two days? I know you don't know the ins and outs of real estate by your question or think that a realtor is not necessary- but that's another question and answer altogether.