Lauri Beamish, SFR, Real Estate Professional in Palm Desert, CA Email Phone
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Lauri Beamish, SFR

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Broker at Call-Us Real Estate
Experience:
Mortgage Broker for Independent Contractor April 1992—present
I also have worked as a mortgage broker along side selling real estate. I like helping…
Broker/Owner for Call-Us Real Estate November 1991—present
I have been a member of NAR, CAR, and the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors since…
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Specialties:
I specialize in residential real estate for both the buyer and seller. I also specialize in distressed properties helping owners navigate through rough ... show more
Certifications
& Awards:
Certified as a "Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource" by the National Association of Realtors. Certified by the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors ... show more
Interests:
I'm interested in so many things I could never list them all. I love most sports, ... show more
About:
I started in real estate as a sales person back in 1987 right before the crash in 1988. When it was time to renew my license 4 yrs. later I went on to ... show more
Testimonials:
"TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Lauri has been my Favorite Realtor since I think 1978. She has kept me in touch with the latest news on Real Estate and I have
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Lauri Beamish, SFR answered:
If you are the only offer, and you meet all the terms and full asking price of the seller, I would say no, they cannot raise the asking price, and you could seek a lawyer to make them perform. Just as if a Realtor brings a ready, willing and able buyer and the seller doesn't accept the offer, a Realtor may sue for their commission.

On the other hand, if you are asking for any kind of concessions such as asking them to pay any closing costs, etc., yes they may raise the price so they net what they originally intended. The problem with that in this market is the house must still appraise for the purchase price and may not appraise for a higher price.

Also, if they have another offer they are interested in, they could counter both offers with their terms and take whichever one meets what they are asking for.

The practice of asking a low asking price to get in offers and then arbitrarily raising the price, I would consider to be unethical. If a seller gives the price and terms he/she is willing to sell for, they should honor that contract.

Just remember, if they start out messing with you and there is already a lack of trust, they will more than likely mess with you all through escrow, and it may not be worth the frustration, etc.
Good luck in your hunt for a new home. - Thu Nov 24, 2011
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