You have found a house that makes your heart skip a beat--it is in the right location and has all the amenities you want. The price is the only thing that is keeping you from making an offer, because you feel that it is more than you can afford. How can you maximize the possibility that the owners will accept an offer that is much lower than their asking price?

The first thing you should do is to make the offer as "clean" as possible by not asking for special contingencies. Avoid making demands on the sellers for minor repairs, such as cutting down the dead tree in the back yard or leaving custom drapes. Be as flexible as possible about scheduling the move-in date to accommodate the seller's plans. Finally, you can offer a larger-than-usual deposit to persuade the sellers that you are a serious buyer and to make it harder for them to "just say no". Each situation is different, but the "cleaner" the offer, the more likely the sellers are to accept it.

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John started his real estate career in 1990 upon completion of his college degree in finance and has become a top sales associate in the real estate business. He began with Century 21 and immediately enjoyed success stating, “helping others was very satisfying”. One of the top new construction agents in New York State, interest in construction dates back to his childhood. “My Grandfather was a general contractor, a business my brother still runs so new construction was a natural fit”. John has expert knowledge regarding the Capital region that puts him second to none. To date John has helped more that 1,000 families achieve the “American Dream”. His volume in “dollars sold” has exceeded $200 million! If knowledge, professionalism and a quality home is what you are looking for, call John Mesko. As one of America's NUMBER1EXPERTS™ in the East Greenbush and Capital region, John is well equipped to guide you through all your real estate needs and looks forward to working with you. Call or email him today!!! The Mesko Team; creating communities in the “Tech Valley Region” one person at a time.

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