Negotiating a contract

[Sam Green]

I was wondering something about the negotiation process. If you put an offer in on a property (say $90k) and the other party counters say $10,000 higher. Is it better to return to them (If you want to get it at $95k) with a counter of $95k, or to meet their $100k and ask for $5k cash back upon closing??

I guess basically what I'm wondering is which deal is a better one for me? If I get it at $100k (plus $5k cash back) I'm thinking I pay a higer property tax??? Is that right? :idea: