Be cautious - an escalation clause actually reveals the buyer's absolute maximum willingness to pay. A savvy seller can reject the escalation mechanic entirely and counter-offer the buyer at their revealed cap price. This forces the buyer to pay their top dollar regardless of where competing offers actually landed. The clause is a bigger strategic vulnerability for the buyer than the seller.
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