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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
David, Even aggressively priced I will get lower offers, because that's just how things are dove around here.
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In my construction equipment sales business, I price my equipment to sell. If people start lower, based on the number they reduced my asking price by. I have had a few people say "you can do that" to which I say "I own the machine, sure I can. Why can't I raise my price if you are trying to cut my price?" Some people get mad and others understand I'm offering the machine at a fair price and take the machine.
If a buyers agent is involved, it's their job to educate the buyer and if that agent knows the home is very competitively priced, they should do what a good listing agent does and show the buyer comps proving the home is worth the asking price. Part of being the listing agent is justifying the listing price to prospective buyers. The comps used to list the home should also be used to show buyers that your home is competitively priced. Someone will come along and realize your house is priced to sell and grab it. I know the nature of most is to try to negotiate a better price but sometimes people have to take a deal when a deal presents itself.
Also, a good listing agent should make sure relocation companies representing local businesses know about your home.