The problem now is the media and some of the lesser experienced real estate people are driving prices higher than normal. It is really a who you know market. An experienced agent usually has an easier time as a buyers agent when working with other agents due to the ability to reason with the sellers and their agent. It is also important about how the buyers offers are written up. I have been able to get sales closed when others have offered more money do to common sense discussions with sellers agents.
None of my clients have paid above asking price all year. Is it luck or is it experience? Think about it.
Ronald Rucshner- Realtor, CSSPE
623-810-1147 CELL
Sun City West resident since 2008.