[beartrack]

Realtors are working folks just trying to make ends meet during this awful market turn down. I believe that each sale, for the most part, should be judged on it's own merit. How anxious are the sellers to sell? How badly do the buyers want that particular house? and the list goes on. What I am trying to say is that each transaction takes on a life of it's own. And both parties need to make a determination as to how important that deal is to them. I don't think that in this market (if you are going to buy another property) that price is all that important if you are realistic about current market value. You might have to reduce your sale price in order to sell but, when you buy, that also will be at a reduced price based on the market values. In more simple terms "Sell low then buy low" This philosophy just levels the playing field. Does it not?

Our home was on the market for 16 months. We recieved no offers for 12 of those months. Then the realtors from different companys brought us some offers. All were approximately 40% below asking price. Almost as if it were choregraphed. One buyer really wanted our place and we were able to negotiate a satisfactory deal.

We have been looking at The Villages real estate for at least two years and on a recent visit discovered that some of the homes that we saw a year ago are still for sale and at significantly lower prices. We have decided to rent for awhile untill we find that right home for us. We have a couple of rentals lined up but, if anyone out there knows of another, let us know.

Thanks,

beartrack