How do you find out what you are actually bidding against?

Finding out what you're actually bidding against starts with asking the listing agent directly how many offers are in and whether any are cash, though sellers aren't obligated to share exact terms and some agents inflate interest to drive up bids. A buyer's own agent can sometimes get a more candid read through their relationship with the listing agent. Brian Beatty pushes for real information before advising a buyer on how high to go.