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"Meeting Victoria was our lucky day."
We used Victoria Carter to both buy and sell our residence in South Orange. Meeting her was our lucky day. On the moving-in side, Victoria found us a property that we were able to successfully bid on before its debut open house, saving us the worry and expense of a bidding war during the aggressive real estate market of the early 2000s.
When it came time to sell, the market had slowed. Victoria immediately laid out a plan that encompassed necessary cosmetic improvements to the house and yard (and she shared names of great contractors to get the job done quickly) and a timeline that put us on the market just as buyers were interested. She expertly negotiated between two bidders and steered the deal through the closing.
Perhaps the strongest endorsement we can give Victoria is that she is the realtor we called for advice as we looked at houses in our new location—3000 miles away. While our California realtor was good, she in no way offered the support, honest advocacy and smart advice that Victoria did from afar. The advice Victoria gave us pulled us away from a problem property and nudged us toward the house that has proven to be the better choice for us…which is a lot more that the local realtor was willing to do.
Thank you, Victoria. You are truly an exceptional agent.
Elaine and David Migdal, South Orange 2006
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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 oceanfront area is currently the most popular choice among people searching for second homes and vacation homes?
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According to statistic published early in 2005, the Florida coast is the most sought-after vacation and retirement destination in the United States.
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