Will the seller take less than the asking price for this house in Hendersonville, North Carolina? This is a question that Realtors are often asked by lookers and buyers. A smart Realtor will answer that question by suggesting that the buyer make an offer. Looking at houses for sale in Hendersonville, North Carolina is no fun whether you are a buyer or a Realtor. What is fun is buying a house in Hendersonville or Flat Rock or Tryon. Buying is fun.
If your Realtor has shown you a $1,000,000 house, he must believe that you can afford a million dollar house. You must believe that you can afford a million dollar house or you would not be wasting your time looking at it. The problem is that you believe, for some reason, that THIS house is not worth $1,000,000. Don't waste your time asking the Realtor if the seller will take less than the asking price. Let's cut to the chase. Tell the Realtor what you are willing to buy it for right now. Would you buy this house for $900,000? If you would, tell the Realtor. Don't make him guess and beg you to give him this vital information. Tell Mr. Realtor that you are ready, willing and able to buy this house today for $900,000. If you make your $900,000 offer and the seller says no, keep looking.
Ask your Realtor," Can we make this offer and keep looking?". I am sure he will say yes. Your offer doesn't turn into a contract until Mr. Seller does say yes. He will never say yes until you make an offer. If you are a buyer, get over "offer reluctance". If you take the time to look at the house, make an offer. Don't try to guess what the seller is willing to do. Don't try to guess how little the seller will take. Don't lament that the seller is crazy. Don't be mad at your Realtor for showing you overpriced turkeys. Make an offer. If you have this thought," I would buy this house for $875,000", tell your Realtor. He will know what to do.
As a Realtor, I have attended many seminars about how to read the buyer's mind. I don't quite have it mastered yet. Tell your Realtor what you are thinking. If you don't tell him, don't be mad because he doesn't know.
My wife buys antiques. Often she will drive several miles to look at an antique that is advertised for $500. When she gets there, it is nice but it is only worth $300. We have a cliche at the Climer household," You have done the hard part" You have driven to look at the antique. You know it is not worth $500. You have done the hard part. Do the easy part. Make an offer. You can be sure that she does offer the owner $300. He can say yes or he can say no. Often he says no and calls back six weeks later and says yes. Does that happen in real estate ? Yes, it does. Make an offer. You have done the hard part.
If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in western North Carolina, contact Ron Climer at www.ronclimer.com or call me at 828 290 1000. That is the phone number for Keller Williams Mountain Partners, a real estate company that puts the customer's interest first. www.hendersonvillekw.com
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