Don't trust the list price blindly. It’s often a marketing tactic, not a value statement.
If a house has sat for 30+ days, the seller is likely itchy to deal. 3. Gauge Seller Motivation Why are they leaving? The "why" dictates the "how much." Relocating for work: They need a fast, sure thing.
This levels the playing field between different sized homes. 2. Read the Room (The Market Temperature)
Expect to pay list price or higher; keep contingencies clean.
If someone outbids you by $2,000, would you be devastated or relieved?
Look at homes sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days.
They likely want the highest price, period.