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Lesson #??? No Harm is Asking! REO Property Cash offer in Tracy CA

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Crown Key Realty, Inc; Tracy & Mountain House Sales and Property Management 01490605

 

You have an offer that is CASH AS IS for REO Property in Tracy, CA.....

Buyer chooses to do inspections.   Inspections are completed.......

Handyman says $8000 in repairs necessary, this includes CLEANING the gutters.....

Your buyer wants $6000 credit for repairs..... Ms Realtor, would you please submit my buyers Request for Repairs to your seller, yes I KNOW it is a bank, yes I KNOW it stated AS IS, however I want you to ask the Asset Manager anyway.

Surprise, surprise -- Asset Manager says "YES, to $6,000 credit, reduction from purchase price."  

WHY?   Net is still more than bank appraisal, a cash buyer is still better than starting all over again.   

Hmmm..... point proven There is No Harm in Asking for a credit when you're making a cash offer on an REO property in Tracy CA.

Real Estate is always changing.

 

 

Sara Woolford & Steve Golson, ALHS
iTexas Realty Co. - San Antonio, TX

Hi Susan-  It never hurts to ask pleasantly, you might be pleasantly surprised!

Oct 15, 2009 06:16 PM
Barb Fischer
Big Block Realty - La Mesa, CA
San Diego and La Mesa Real Estate

Ask and ye shall receive... age-old wisdom is alive today.  I'm glad you asked!

Oct 15, 2009 06:28 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

It's always good to hear about a happy ending with a short sale. Thanks for sharing.

Oct 15, 2009 07:16 PM
Julia Odom
Select Realty Professionals - Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Homes for Sale

Wow, must have caught that asset manager on a good day (or an exceptionally bad one).

Oct 16, 2009 12:46 AM
Rhonda Walker
Long & Foster REALTORS - Springfield, VA
ABR, e-PRO VA Real Estate

Yes, I guess it never hurts! I have also been pleasantly surprised in a similar situation.

Oct 16, 2009 12:52 AM