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What offer do I make?? Update: didn't bid high enough i guess

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Xelindrya
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What offer do I make?? Update: didn't bid high enough i guess

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Seriously stressing now. Seems this house is too good. its been on the market exactly 7 days and now someone else is making an offer. I'm trying to get mine in first. Don't know why... anyway.

its listed at 149,500. I'm thinking $147? Or should I just offer the asking?

I really really love this house

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UPDATE:
I bid $150k with $1500 earnest money and $100 for an option period extension so if I wanted to back out Id have 10days (something my realtor suggests)

I dont know what the bid was that I lost to, but they offered $2500 non-refundable cash up front. If the buyer backs out the seller gets to keep the cash. Closing date is ASAP where I wanted a bit of time

Im confused they offered to pay for one month of my rent and have asked me to sign on as a back up contract. Chat Icon

Message edited 3/2/2010 11:40:24 PM.

Posted 2/25/10 3:33 PM
 
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Re: What offer do I make??

I wouldn't start out at asking but that's just me. You should offer what you feel the house is worth. If the house seems solid there could be competition so I would try to be aggresive.

If you have good terms... flexibile closing date, a good amount down, good credit, etc.. your agent can work that into your offer so the seller's can see you're a good buyer.

Good Luck!!!



Posted 2/25/10 3:41 PM
 

Xelindrya
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Re: What offer do I make??

What's the difference from being 'on contract' and making an offer?

Posted 2/25/10 3:46 PM
 

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Re: What offer do I make??

Posted by Xelindrya

What's the difference from being 'on contract' and making an offer?




The contract part comes after the seller's accept your offer. Once you're in contract there is no turning back! Chat Icon

Posted 2/25/10 3:57 PM
 

KimberlyScott
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Re: What offer do I make??

If someone else is moving in and you really love the house give them what they are asking! Good Luck! Hoping is works out in your favor!!

Posted 2/25/10 4:10 PM
 

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Re: What offer do I make??

If you love the house offer asking

You don't want to lose the house over $2k - that's nothing on a mortgage payment

Posted 2/25/10 5:02 PM
 

Xelindrya
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Veronica

Re: What offer do I make??

Posted by Beth

If you love the house offer asking

You don't want to lose the house over $2k - that's nothing on a mortgage payment



Youre right! Gonna ask the realtor his opinion but Im going in with my head around $150k

Posted 2/25/10 5:25 PM
 

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Re: What offer do I make??

Posted by Beth

If you love the house offer asking

You don't want to lose the house over $2k - that's nothing on a mortgage payment



i agree! 2k over the term of your mortgage is NOTHING! good luck!

Posted 2/25/10 5:36 PM
 

Blu-ize
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Re: What offer do I make??

Posted by Beth

If you love the house offer asking

You don't want to lose the house over $2k - that's nothing on a mortgage payment



Totally agree...if you love it and want it offer ask. How is the market there? Are there bidding wars going on?

Pull the trigger and mean it.

Posted 2/25/10 5:49 PM
 

julz33
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Re: What offer do I make??

Posted by Slightly-Taller

Posted by Beth

If you love the house offer asking

You don't want to lose the house over $2k - that's nothing on a mortgage payment



i agree! 2k over the term of your mortgage is NOTHING! good luck!



I agree!

Posted 2/25/10 5:51 PM
 

jteach
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Re: What offer do I make??

My house was on the market for about a week also. There were 5 other offers when we saw it so we offered $10 over asking price and we got it. We know it was priced to sell and felt comfortable with the price. Good luck

Posted 2/25/10 6:01 PM
 

mavaesq
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Re: What offer do I make??

Offer what you are comfortable with. If you think the asking price is reasonable - go with it! :)

Posted 2/26/10 9:25 AM
 

Xelindrya
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Veronica

Re: What offer do I make?? Update: didn't bid high enough i guess

I bid $150k with $1500 earnest money and $100 for an option period extension so if I wanted to back out Id have 10days (something my realtor suggests)

I dont know what the bid was that I lost to, but they offered $2500 non-refundable cash up front. If the buyer backs out the seller gets to keep the cash. Closing date is ASAP where I wanted a bit of time

Im confused they offered to pay for one month of my rent and have asked me to sign on as a back up contract. Chat Icon

Posted 3/2/10 11:40 PM
 

Xelindrya
Mommy's little YouTube Star!

Member since 8/05

14470 total posts

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Veronica

Re: What offer do I make?? Update: didn't bid high enough i guess

Oh a side note...

I know find out 15 homes in this small community were up for sale over the past 2months. 80% sold within 15days! Chat Icon

Went back to look at one of the remaining ones today. And yes, I already put in a bid. Chat Icon

Posted 3/2/10 11:41 PM
 
 

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