is there anything a normal person can do to beat out a cash buyer? My last 3 bids were beat by cash

Irene
Home Buyer
Los Angeles, CA

buyers.--isn't there some legal thing so that first time homebuyers who are trying to live the american dream and not looking to make a quick buck to get a house before investors get their hands on them?

Answers (2)
Steve
Broker
Midwest City, OK

Offer more money, much more.

That should do the trick.

I did not realize that the American dream involved being deep into debt on a home.

Wed Jul 22 2009, 10:48
Dorene Slavitz
Agent
Culver City, CA
FIRST ANSWER

I'm sorry Irene and believe me, I sympathize with you. But it's not against the law of offer a higher price then listed, or to offer all cash. Can you ask your realtor to show you "regular" sales, instead of Short Sale property? You will have a better chance of success with normal sales right now.

Wed Jul 22 2009, 10:43

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