Also, ask yourself, how long has it been on the market. If it is priced right your agent should know that. If it has only been on a few days and you love it. Depending on your local market if homes are selling fast. Asking full price for a home you love is not unheard of. I am a realtor and when I bought my home I even asked for full price, it was still priced relatively low for the area and in the end it was a good investment.

In order to find a property in this neighborhood, it is important to register with a broker who has strong ties in the community. Properties are rarely discounted because of high demand, and condo's are more readily available than the rare brownstones and townhouses.