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Not every seller is desperate...

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Real Estate Agent with Bucci Realty, Inc. BK3064647

Over the past several weeks I have come to the realization that buyers (and rental seekers) are of the opinion that all sellers are desperate

Somehow they see the list price as a starting point to prepare an offer that is 15-20% less.

There was a time a few years ago when sellers thought that all buyers were desperate.  And they priced accordingly.  Such is the cyclical nature of supply and demand.

I had one caller tell me yesterday that they had made an offer (with a different real estate agent) and the seller was just being stubborn

I had a rental client tell me this morning that the owner is probably desperate. In both cases I know the truth is the opposite!  In this market, list prices are very attractive. 

In this market, there are some desperate sellers but not every seller is desperate. I hav enot seen any owners out on the street begging for an offer - yet.

[And real estate agents are not going to divulge their client's motivation!]

If you are looking to purchase, sell, or even lease property, remember realistic pricing is the key to success in a reasonable time.

Need a real estate professional who knows the Rockledge, Viera and Suntree areas of Brevard County, Florida, let me show you how I can help you.  Gary Waters, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida.

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Gary L. Waters, is a Florida licensed real estate broker associate with Bucci Realty, Inc. in Melbourne, Florida.  

 Call or text me directly at 321-693-3850.

 

 

 

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Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

It sure is Gary...not to mention having a great Realtor® to tell em the facts... :)

May 05, 2009 04:41 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Hi Gary!  You are absolutely right!  We just hung up from an agent who thought we should be ecstatic because she is going to bring us an offer of 25 K under list on one of our charming listings.....mmm, think we would rather join you with that Corona instead!  ;0)

Al and Peggy 

May 05, 2009 05:22 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Sally - True...I just got off the phone with another one!

Al and Peggy - Hey it is Cinco de Mayo..wonder if the beer sellers are desperate? Have a great one, thanks!

May 05, 2009 07:28 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

It is very difficult to deal with the market.  We went through a period of listing being grossly overpriced.  Now that some sellers are pricing more realsitcially the buyers still think things are grossly overriced.. sooo it is not only the mind set that buyers think sellers are desperate, but that things are still overpriced. 

May 05, 2009 04:26 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Joan - Thanks.  You are correct that the buyers still think things are overpriced. Hopefully it will change soon.

May 05, 2009 11:45 PM
Toula Rosebrock
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Gary:

In fact, I would say that every seller that I'm dealing with (except for one) is NOT desperate to sell.

Motivated...YES....but not desperate.

May 05, 2009 11:56 PM
Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate

Hear hear! Our listing prices are where they should be. Can buyers make an offer? Absolutely! But the offers cannot be from a "steal it" perspective when the properties are already price appropriately.

May 06, 2009 07:11 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Toula - Your folks sound like the sellers I see as well, thanks.

Lisa - I tell folks that good deals are not steals - they just don't get it sometimes. Thanks.

May 06, 2009 07:26 AM
Betty Knowles
Southwest Missouri Realty - Springfield, MO
Ready to sell? Call Betty!

Its true Gary. A lot of buyers need to be educated that they can't get something for nothing.

May 09, 2009 02:31 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Team Knowles - You are correct and it is up to us to do the educating. Thanks.

May 10, 2009 12:14 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I wish buyers realize this when they look at homes. I love the title to your post.Good post.

May 11, 2009 10:34 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Gita - Thanks. Maybe one day soon they will learn this. It is up to their real estate agent to tell them. Hvae a great day!

May 12, 2009 01:01 AM