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randella
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So we got our first offer already...
and have another one coming in.
It's not where we want it to be, but it is all a dance at this point.
We did look at houses today, and saw two we liked-- but a lot of negotiations need to take place to get the deal right.
I cannot believe that this all happening already. Nothing is done til we have something that is acceptable, but seriously W T F?!!!! DH is sooooo busy at work right now-- I am not sure we are going to be able to get this all together.
I am excited, and happy people like our home-- but I am kinda freaking out!
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Re: So we got our first offer already...
That's a GREAT sign! I heard somewhere that the first offer is always the best...
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| Posted 5/1/10 8:25 PM |
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JldDolphin
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Re: So we got our first offer already...
that is awesome!  GL!
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| Posted 5/1/10 8:34 PM |
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ruby
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Re: So we got our first offer already...
That is awesome!!!!
Also that you saw some possibilites out looking today!!! It's going to happen quicker than you ever thought I think.
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| Posted 5/1/10 8:41 PM |
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Beth
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Re: So we got our first offer already...
That's great! 2 is awesome...you can work them against each other
I did that this week and got with in $4500 of asking!
People are buying.....even since the tax credit ended...which I am very happy about...I was a little nervous
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| Posted 5/1/10 8:43 PM |
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Serendipity
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Re: So we got our first offer already...
Thats awesome! That is exactly what happened with us our first house. We Put house on market end of April, in contract May 1st and may 2nd with our new house and closed June 21st and June 22nd! Moved in June 23rd! VERY FAST
Where did you decide to look for houses?
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| Posted 5/2/10 8:28 AM |
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randella
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Re: So we got our first offer already...
Posted by Salason
That's a GREAT sign! I heard somewhere that the first offer is always the best...
if that's the case, then we are screwed!
I think this market is different though... people want to see how desperate you are and try to go as low as possible.
We are definitely priced right, and could have priced ourselves higher than we did-- but our realtor said we'd probably just have to lower our price anyway. So we just went for it.
We'll see what their counter is-- but we will not accept an offer anywhere near what this one was.
We've only had 4 showings, and I would like more because I know when people come, they'll like it. So, we will see how it goes.
We are looking in Rye Brook, NY and we saw a house we really liked, but the outside space is at a minimum. It's part of a development and the house is great and huge-- and there are a ton of amenities there-- ie, infdoor/outdoor pool, gym, playground, etc. but after living int he city for 8 yrs, and here for 5--- I am craving a decent amount of outdoor space. And forget about the taxes.. I don;t know what to do!!!!
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| Posted 5/2/10 9:21 AM |
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Karen
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Re: So we got our first offer already...
Congrats!!!! That is awesome!!
Posted by Salason
That's a GREAT sign! I heard somewhere that the first offer is always the best...
That was our experience back in mid-2008. We should have taken our first offer but didn't  . It the end it cost us both time & money.
Message edited 5/2/2010 9:34:27 AM.
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| Posted 5/2/10 9:34 AM |
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ruby
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Re: So we got our first offer already...
are you going to have an open house?
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| Posted 5/2/10 11:08 AM |
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ave1024
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Re: So we got our first offer already...
Posted by randella
Posted by Salason
That's a GREAT sign! I heard somewhere that the first offer is always the best...
if that's the case, then we are screwed!
I think this market is different though... people want to see how desperate you are and try to go as low as possible.
We are definitely priced right, and could have priced ourselves higher than we did-- but our realtor said we'd probably just have to lower our price anyway. So we just went for it.
We'll see what their counter is-- but we will not accept an offer anywhere near what this one was.
The reason I think the first offer is usually the best is because the offers that come in when the house is newly listed tend to be higher.
I think when a house has been on the market for say over a month, buyers will start to think the house is overpriced since it hasn't been sold yet.
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| Posted 5/2/10 11:24 AM |
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Beth
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Re: So we got our first offer already...
Posted by ave1024
Posted by randella
Posted by Salason
That's a GREAT sign! I heard somewhere that the first offer is always the best...
if that's the case, then we are screwed!
I think this market is different though... people want to see how desperate you are and try to go as low as possible.
We are definitely priced right, and could have priced ourselves higher than we did-- but our realtor said we'd probably just have to lower our price anyway. So we just went for it.
We'll see what their counter is-- but we will not accept an offer anywhere near what this one was.
The reason I think the first offer is usually the best is because the offers that come in when the house is newly listed tend to be higher.
I think when a house has been on the market for say over a month, buyers will start to think the house is overpriced since it hasn't been sold yet.
I agree with this and it's true in my experince
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| Posted 5/2/10 2:06 PM |
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Jackie24
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Re: So we got our first offer already...
Thats great! Almost two months on the market and no offers yet for us 
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