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J_Lovibond wrote: »... What I think I may do is offer 136K as a final offer and see what the guy comes back with.J_Lovibond wrote: »I would say that the property has been on the market a while, just thinking that after all the dross we have seen in the area for the same price we would be kicking ourselves in the teeth looking for something similar.
Yes, make a final offer at which you are happy to walk away if they want more, make it clear it is a final offer - and give them 48 hours before you walk away.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
Nearly all first offers are refused. If you want it make a final offer.Been away for a while.0
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could u offer a bit more ?? say £500...we did that and they accepted...much to our supriseonwards and upwards0
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We have now offered 137K for a house which is on the market for 139,995. We are waiting to hear back from the Estate Agent, who says that he may be holding out for the full price.
Full price, we walk away!0 -
or just tell them you cant go any higher and the offer is on the table, unless you find something in the mean time.Nice to save.0
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you say the offer's still on the table but goes down by £1k/week...0
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Ask the agent for more properties to look at.0
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Agree with above. Look at more houses in the same price range by same EA. Than tell EA how much you like another property but will wait for 5 days for the original house to accept your initial offer before offering on another property. No doubt EA will tell the vendors they may loose your business and I bet they will come crawling back!
If they dont, you could always make another offer after a week.0 -
J_Lovibond wrote: »We have now offered 137K for a house which is on the market for 139,995. We are waiting to hear back from the Estate Agent, who says that he may be holding out for the full price.
Full price, we walk away!
I can't believe the vendor hasn't accepted your offer yet. To have someone offer so near to the asking price. 10 grand off asking price is what I'd say is fair these days.0
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