It is a Buyers market now but you must make a reasonable offer to the seller, depending on what the house needs done. Each house is different. By this I mean; location, size, condition of house, etc. Your realtor can do what is called a CMA=Cost Market Analysis to give you a price range to offer for the house. Look at the bones of the houses, houses around the one you like, talk to neighbors, ask lots of questions. She is your voice in this transaction and should be a good negotiator. I buy and sell houses for a living. Your realtor has all the tools to educate you the buyer. If not satisfied, tell the realtor in writing and then move on. - Fri Sep 28 2007, 06:24
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