Prior to showing your home and after a thorough evaluation with a Real Estate Professional, you should have the following:
a realistic idea of the price; how low you will settle; what conditions you will accept; and what terms would be agreeable.
Not exact matches
Make sure to find an agent familiar with the area where you're planning on purchasing; the agent will have a better
idea of proper expectations and
realistic prices, says Mark Moffatt, an agent with McEnearney Associates in McLean, VA. «Finding a Realtor is not hard, but finding one that is best - suited for you and your purchase is a challenge,» he adds.
A look at your competitors»
prices should give you a
realistic idea of rates in your area.
The agent Josh Altman is somebody that I like to watch - he is aggressive and selective when looking for listings and is always
realistic - I've seen him plenty
of times make sellers readjust their sales
price to what he feels is a more marketable
price - they are always apprehensive to the
idea but 80 %
of the time he's right.