From: "Natalie" 
Newsgroups: misc.invest.real-estate
Subject: Re: Help making an offer to buy
Date: 12 Jun 2006 06:35:11 -0700
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definatly check it out.
scottc wrote:
> All,
>
> I have a property that I'm interested in buying (to live in).  I need
> some advice on how to make an offer where I get the lowest price.  I am
> currently renting, so I'm flexible on when I can close (soon or later).
>
>
> I was thinking about making multiple offers.  Something like the
> following:
>
> 1) $109,000 + I pay all closing costs + we close in 2 weeks + I take
> possesion in 30 days
>
> 2) $109,000 + we close in 2 weeks + you can live in the home up to 90
> days
>
> I guess the key is determing what the seller really wants.  I don't
> know if they'd like to get out fast or slow.  Maybe they don't have
> cash for closing.
>
> Would it be appropriate for me to contact the seller directly to see
> what they want from the deal?
>
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Scott.....