I Want a Deal, I Want a Deal, I Want a Deal

Posted by John Lockwood on June 15th, 2007

Well, OK, if you insist.  Here’s a screenshot of our listing on Birchgrove.

I’m thinking this is worth $275,000 or so.  Zillow, as it often does, is running a tad high and says $280,929.

The seller wants it sold, that’s why he’s offering it at $255,000.

Approximately four years is left on the roof warranty — roof only six years old.  Newer dual pane windows and laminate flooring. Turn key condition, not a fixer except needs paint, but the seller’s giving a $4,000 credit for that so pick your colors.

Buy it direct from us and we’ll knock another $2,550 off the list price for you.

Call John Lockwood direct at (530) 672-9160 and I’ll have you moved in in 30 days or less.

Only down side?   A bit smaller kitchen.  So if you’re a gourmet cook who sleeps on a pile of money at night, this home is not for you.  On the other hand, if you’re looking for a real bargain and you don’t mind a smaller kitchen, let’s go see it.  The $150 a month you’ll save over what the price should be buys a lot of Jiffy Pop.

3 Responses to “I Want a Deal, I Want a Deal, I Want a Deal”

  1. joe smith Says:
    June 15th, 2007 at 10:31 pm

    HomeGain’s instant homevaluation tool says your house is worth more than the estimate from the other company.

    I would’nt put much faith in either estimate.

    HomeGain lists the recent comparables and the gives the census data for zip code 95826

  2. joe smith Says:
    June 15th, 2007 at 10:34 pm

    the url is http://www.HomeGain.com

  3. John Lockwood Says:
    June 15th, 2007 at 10:51 pm

    Hey Joe,

    Thanks for your feedback. I always run the comps myself. Last time I did this was at about $275,000. You bring up a good point about Automated Home Valuation Systems — they’re not all that great. My point was that even when a human does it, I think this listing’s priced very well.

    Clearly an interested buyer should check that if they want, by using another agent to run the comps, since I represent the seller. Or they could work with me, get the $2,550 bonus, and let the appraisal contingency give them an out if I’m wrong. Also I should re-run the comps. $275,000 was from a few weeks ago. Might be $272,000 now or what have you — could even have gone up (sometimes in the short term the data can be tricky).

    I appreciate your comments and your visit.