We're also in process of house hunting. Like everyone else said, there are so many variables that contribute to the pricing on the home.
My realtor told me that sellers will typically come down 3% on the price of the home, and may pay closing costs if you ask. It all depends on how much they want to sell, and how urgent their need to sell is!
But, like others mentioned-anything is possible! I've heard of people offering even $20,000 lower than the asking price, and the sellers let the house go for that! The higher the price of the home you're looking at, the more money you're likely to get off the price.
Talk to your realtor, I'm sure that s/he will be able to help guide you through the process, and will be able to offer better advice, tailored to your market, trends, and your area.
Good luck! |