What comparable sales support my offer price?
Strong comps are usually recent sales in the same subdivision or close by, with adjustments for differences in upgrades, lot size, pool or view. The appraiser will use similar criteria when the lender orders the appraisal. Your offer price should reflect current market conditions, days on market, seller motivation and your own inspection or repair expectations, not just the list price. Comps help justify your number but strategy also matters. Jon can walk you through the data and help you structure a competitive offer.
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The site assistant can pull recent comparable sales right now from the site's own data feeds and tell you the source and date. It is automated, and Jon reads every conversation that leaves contact details.
More on offers and negotiation
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- How much below asking price can I offer?
- What are seller concessions and can the seller pay my closing costs?
- How much earnest money should I put down?
- Should I waive the inspection or appraisal contingency to win?
- How do I make an offer on a house?
Meet Jon Hegreness
Jon Hegreness
REALTOR / Associate Broker · Howe Realty
AZ License BR540940000
Full-time Phoenix North Valley REALTOR and Associate Broker with 24 years in Arizona residential real estate. A negotiator and problem solver who works the way you would want a friend in the business to work: direct, on your side, and steady through the parts that get complicated.