Negotiating with Foreign Investor/RE Agent in Florida

[Michael Elliott]

Thought I would get some thoughts on the best way to present an offer to a Foreign Investor looking to sell their property in Florida.  Which of the following do you think would work best (say the asking price is $925k):

1.  Offer $900k and ask for seller concessions of 2% netting total sale price of $882k

2.  Offer $882k then work with seller when/if offer accepted to write up at $900k price plus 2% concessions.

Both scenarios result in same amount to seller.  I'm just worried that lower offer price will offend the seller and affect negotiations.