Bonjour, David - I enjoyed this podcast very much and what a wonderful advocate Miranda must be. Just a comment on American real estate, having bought and sold several properties in the Bay Area and here in the PNW, I have always felt that the buyer has the upper hand. All the “bartering” on house sales seems orientated towards getting…
Bonjour, David - I enjoyed this podcast very much and what a wonderful advocate Miranda must be. Just a comment on American real estate, having bought and sold several properties in the Bay Area and here in the PNW, I have always felt that the buyer has the upper hand. All the “bartering” on house sales seems orientated towards getting the seller to take the lowest price. Just my impression with my experiences. Thanks for another wonderful podcast.
It's hard to say in France but buying and selling here is sort of the opposite than in the US because even though the seller engages the real estate agent, the buyer pays their entire fee, as well as the considerable taxes and notaire fees. I know in the Bay Area it's common to get multiple offers but unlike the U.S., if someone offers the asking price in France, the owner is obliged to take it, which isn't super advantageous to the seller, but at least for buyers there aren't bidding wars (at least like there are in the Bay Area!)
Bonjour, David - I enjoyed this podcast very much and what a wonderful advocate Miranda must be. Just a comment on American real estate, having bought and sold several properties in the Bay Area and here in the PNW, I have always felt that the buyer has the upper hand. All the “bartering” on house sales seems orientated towards getting the seller to take the lowest price. Just my impression with my experiences. Thanks for another wonderful podcast.
It's hard to say in France but buying and selling here is sort of the opposite than in the US because even though the seller engages the real estate agent, the buyer pays their entire fee, as well as the considerable taxes and notaire fees. I know in the Bay Area it's common to get multiple offers but unlike the U.S., if someone offers the asking price in France, the owner is obliged to take it, which isn't super advantageous to the seller, but at least for buyers there aren't bidding wars (at least like there are in the Bay Area!)