advise please what would you offer?

tryhard_2

my friend has seen a house - show home on sale. what should she offer? should it be 10% below asking price or do they negotiate more on fixtures etc? i have not bought a house recently so no idea of what would be considered sensible.

spunkeyrich

show homes are failry complicated to negotiate as there are many things that you need to be taken into account.
The owner or agent will i presume want to sell it with all fitting included including carpets white goods and bits and peices. 10 % less sounds a bit stong assuming its a show home. But find out whats incl;uded in the sale first then make a decision based on that.
The builder will want it moved as soon as possible so they can 'close' the developement, and also show homes are a good selling feature when you come to sell in the future.
There maybe a possiblitly to get a cheap mortgage or some deposit paid, but it depends on whats on offer.

if you like it and can afford it, its a good buy (depending on price), you just need to chat to the agent and find out whats what.

rich

tryhard_2

thanks. will ask her to check on mortgage/deposit as suggested