Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Once you have located your dream Northeast Fl home, you must make an offer to the seller. How do you negotiate with a North Florida seller? A low offer for the Florida Real Estate e.g. a Jacksonville Fl condo or home may or may not be the best choice. A full-price offer or one above the asking price is more likely to be accepted by the seller. In a normal market, the seller may reject a low offer immediately. If it is a buyer’s market, a seller may be more likely to accept the offer or make a counteroffer. There are some things to consider when making an offer. An offer that is all cash may be more attractive to a seller. A cash offer eliminates the need for a financing contingency, which may make a lower offer more appealing. Consider also the condition of the home. Does the seller want to make any repairs or improvements or sell the home ‘as is?’ An ‘as is’ home seller may accept a lower offer. Finally, are there any contingencies the offer is riding on? This could include selling your current house. This condition may not make a low offer seem attractive. When the buyer of a Ponte Vedra Florida home decides on the amount they will offer, all of the above factors are taken into consideration.
Using the services of a licensed Florida Broker Associate who is also a Florida Mortgage Broker, may help you navigate this complex process. Call James Angelo today for answers to all of your Florida Real Estate needs.