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Making An Offer >Low Offers

You have found the perfect house with everything you wanted--and then some--but the price is more than you want to pay. You decide to go for it anyway, and ask the agent to submit what real estate agents call a "low ball" offer.

Low ball offers sometimes work. If the market is fluctuating and the sellers are anxious, they may just accept it. They may be willing to negotiate if they have listed the house at a higher price than is reasonable. Most sellers are open to offers, but they won't give their house away, especially if the asking price is in line with recent sales of similar homes.

What do you have to lose by making a low offer? If the seller yells and screams, the agent will be the focus of his wrath -- and we don't take it personally. If you really want the house, however, a very low initial offer may irritate the seller to the point that he won't consider a better offer, if you decide to submit one. Design your strategy on the basis of how badly you want the house.

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Julie Longtin, REALTORŽ, real estate agent and broker for Providence and Cranston, Rhode Island home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT

Julie Longtin
RE/MAX Cityside
350 South Main St.
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Phone: 401-277-9700
Fax: 401-277-9701
Cell: 401-578-6051
Email: julielongtin@aol.com
Julie Longtin has been a licensed real estate salesperson since 1991 and was also a licensed real estate appraiser from 1994-1999. Through these years of experience Julie had a large production--annually in the multi-million dollar range pertaining to the conveyance of real estate. Through her knowledge as a real estate appraiser, she procured an in-depth understanding of market value, physical components contained within homes, changing markets, and translating market indicators in order to benefit her clients.

Julie has received numerous awards and is most proud of being the youngest woman in Rhode Island inducted into the RE/Max Hall of Fame in 2004. Additionally, she was ranked 7th in Rhode Island by RE/MAX for individual sales production, recognized by national publisher "MacDonald Advertising Services" for excellence and ingenuity in Real Estate Classified advertisement, and published in "Money Magazine" June 2006 in article "After the Boom". Julie also held the position of Team Leader (CEO) of Keller Williams of Central RI.

"Whether you are a first time homebuyer or liquidating a real estate portfolio, or acquiring one, I can assist and consult with you regarding any real estate transaction." -Julie Longtin