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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Keller Williams Realty Augusta Partners
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Sherri is dedicated to accomplishing her clients goals whether that may be buying or selling around Augusta. You will find her high energy level, integrity, and driven work ethic are second to none. Sherri was the # 1 Sales Agent for 2009 with Keller Williams Realty Augusta Partners. She was nominated Associate to receive the WI4C2TS award in 2008. This reflects the company culture: WIN-WIN - or no deal, INTEGRITY - Do the right thing, CREATIVITY - Ideas before results - CUSTOMERS - Always come first, COMMITMENT - In all things, SUCCESS - Results through people, TEAMWORK - Together everyone achieves more, COMMUNICATION - Seek first to understand, and TRUST - Starts with honesty. A stickler for high standards, exceptional service and a reputation for results, you will feel very comfortable with Sherri. Sherri is also an Accredited Staging Professional Agent. She offers this service to all sellers because a Staged home gives you the competitive edge you need in todays market! 94.8% of ASP Staged Homes sell on average in 37 days or less. She serves on the Associate Leadership Council as Culture Chair for Keller Williams Realty Augusta Partners.

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