Your leverage depends entirely on how many other people want the same front door.
They might value a buyer who loves the "bones" of the home. 4. The Emotional Ceiling Before you sign the paperwork, set your "Walk-Away Number." when buying a house how much to offer
This levels the playing field between different sized homes. 2. Read the Room (The Market Temperature) Your leverage depends entirely on how many other
of specific contingencies (like inspection vs. appraisal) How far along are you in the search process? period. Match square footage
They likely want the highest price, period.
Match square footage, bed/bath count, and Reno quality.
Don't trust the list price blindly. It’s often a marketing tactic, not a value statement.