Negotiating the Price of a Home
You have found a home that you love. The neighborhood is convenient for shopping, schools and commuting to your workplace. It has the right amount of rooms and is spacious. The kitchen has modern appliances and the grounds are landscaped. How do you get the owners to sell to you at a price that will not strain your finances?
Before you make the serious decision to make an offer on the house, walk around the neighborhood to be sure it is well kept up. You should also speak to some of the neighbors who will probably tell you if the area is noisy or if there has been a problem with crime. You can also find out about crime statistics from the local police department.
A comparative market analysis should be done by your real estate agent relative to…