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"We were extremely pleased with Victoria Carter's professionalism and ethics when selling our home. Victoria knows the real estate market, has an eye for detail and talent for showcasig homes. Hiring Victoria was one of the best business decisions we ever made."
Clark Family, Short Hills, Spring 2005
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Making An Offer >Low Offers
You have found the perfect house with everything you wanted--and then some--but the price is more than you want to pay. You decide to go for it anyway, and ask the agent to submit what real estate agents call a "low ball" offer.
Low ball offers sometimes work. If the market is fluctuating and the sellers are anxious, they may just accept it. They may be willing to negotiate if they have listed the house at a higher price than is reasonable. Most sellers are open to offers, but they won't give their house away, especially if the asking price is in line with recent sales of similar homes.
What do you have to lose by making a low offer? If the seller yells and screams, the agent will be the focus of his wrath -- and we don't take it personally. If you really want the house, however, a very low initial offer may irritate the seller to the point that he won't consider a better offer, if you decide to submit one. Design your strategy on the basis of how badly you want the house.
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What are considered the ideal conditions for a seller's market?
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In a seller's market, prices are firm and good houses are sold before advertised or as soon as they show up in the MLS. |
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