www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Tuesday, December 29, 2009 · 26 Making an offer and the process When it comes time to determining the dollar amount of your offer, your Associate can provide information on the prices of similar homes that are currently on the market and those that have sold recently in the surrounding area. Then you'll be better prepared to make an informed decision. Find out how motivated the seller is. The house may have been on the market for quite some time and the vendor may have other obligations. Find out if the asking price has been reduced. It's also good to know when and for how much the vendors purchased the home. Vendors who have accumulated considerable equity will be willing to bargain more than those who may be faced with an overall loss. You'll probably wish to make an initial offer that is lower that what you would actually be willing to pay. Once you have decided on the initial price, terms and conditions, your Associate will communicate your offer, sometimes known as an offer to purchase to the seller, or the seller's representative, on your behalf. Advertorial You are number one when you work with number one The past year has been challenging, but despite a tough economy and a brutal housing market, I am thrilled that The Dan Cooper Team has earned the distinction of being the Number 1 Royal LePage Team for Canada in 2009. This is our eighth top finish since 1997. The achievement is a testament to a lot of hard work and a high degree of success for our clients over the past 12 months. More than 17,000 Royal LePage realtors across Canada vie for this prestigious annual award so it recognizes quite an achievement. What does that means for you? As a Dan Cooper Real Estate client you are dealing with the best in the country. 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