Honestly, it depends on what the real estate market is like where you are and the comps of neighboring homes.
Here in Las Vegas, had I offered less than list price or asked for seller paid items for my contracted home, I would've lost the chance. I also came in with an extra $1000 in earnest money.
I offered at list for 6 other properties and ended up in a battle for highest and best.
This time, I caught the listing from another realtor's site as soon as it was listed. There was no picture which kept a lot of people away at first, but not me. I read the details, saw it was a newer build and claimed to have almost what I wanted. Went to see it and was the first offer in. Gave listing price and didn't ask for any expenses paid.
I'm closing within a week and while under contract, the home has gained 20k in equity.... it's been a long longggggggggggg road though (7 months)!
Here in Las Vegas, had I offered less than list price or asked for seller paid items for my contracted home, I would've lost the chance. I also came in with an extra $1000 in earnest money.
I offered at list for 6 other properties and ended up in a battle for highest and best.
This time, I caught the listing from another realtor's site as soon as it was listed. There was no picture which kept a lot of people away at first, but not me. I read the details, saw it was a newer build and claimed to have almost what I wanted. Went to see it and was the first offer in. Gave listing price and didn't ask for any expenses paid.
I'm closing within a week and while under contract, the home has gained 20k in equity.... it's been a long longggggggggggg road though (7 months)!
