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Can you negotiate when a house for sale that says offers over?

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CCMummy5 · 28/04/2024 16:02

Just looking for some helpful tips. I am looking to purchase a house on my own, which I haven’t done before.
Last time I was married and we worked together during the house buying process. It’s a different ball game doing it alone.
I have seen a house that fits what I need, it has an asking price of offers over 250,000. My budget won’t stretch that far, however the house has been up for sale since January and I’m in a good position / I’m not in a chain, got a deposit and I’m ready to go.
Do you think it’s possible to go in with an offer below what they are asking in this case? As the advert specifically says offers over.
Thanks in advance for any helpful insight 😊

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YeahComeOnThen · 05/05/2024 15:03

CCMummy5 · 28/04/2024 18:00

That’s true, I can I least let them know my offer. I will view the property and update you all.

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@CCMummy5

How are you getting on?

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CCMummy5 · 06/05/2024 10:09

YeahComeOnThen · 05/05/2024 15:03

@CCMummy5

How are you getting on?

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Thanks for checking in 😊

I didn’t get the property unfortunately, someone else went on with higher offer.

However, I want to put an offer in today on another property - around 6.8% below asking, but the agents aren’t open today so will have to wait until tomorrow! Fingers crossed though!

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CCMummy5 · 06/05/2024 10:13

Has anyone offered on a house via email without speaking to the agents about your offer first? I don’t want to wait until tomorrow to speak to them and am thinking of just sending the offer via email?

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Twiglets1 · 06/05/2024 10:34

CCMummy5 · 06/05/2024 10:13

Has anyone offered on a house via email without speaking to the agents about your offer first? I don’t want to wait until tomorrow to speak to them and am thinking of just sending the offer via email?

You could send an email but I'm not sure what it will achieve if the EA is closed today as they won't respond until tomorrow anyway.

Personally, I would just wait until their office opens tomorrow morning and then phone with your offer but it's up to you. The trouble with emailing today is you will be impatient tomorrow morning to hear the EA response but your email may not be their top priority.

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CCMummy5 · 06/05/2024 10:48

Twiglets1 · 06/05/2024 10:34

You could send an email but I'm not sure what it will achieve if the EA is closed today as they won't respond until tomorrow anyway.

Personally, I would just wait until their office opens tomorrow morning and then phone with your offer but it's up to you. The trouble with emailing today is you will be impatient tomorrow morning to hear the EA response but your email may not be their top priority.

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Thanks I think that’s a much better idea! I will call them in the morning 🤗

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Twiglets1 · 06/05/2024 10:50

CCMummy5 · 06/05/2024 10:48

Thanks I think that’s a much better idea! I will call them in the morning 🤗

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Good Luck and please let us know how you get on

YeahComeOnThen · 06/05/2024 14:34

@CCMummy5

thats a shame about the first one!

Do you like this next one more or less than the other one?

I agree with @Twiglets1 id just (impatiently) wait.

Do keep us updated. I'm interested & excited for you on your journey to getting a great place at a great place!!

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