Should I low ball or not?

[Jesse Holshouser]

I'm offering on a property this weekend and I'm wondering if I should give them a low ball offer first and then negotiate, or if I should tell them straight up what I'm willing to pay for the property. I see merits to both strategies, but I'm wondering what you guys think and have had success with. Thanks!

[Jake D'Acquisto]

Depends on your market and how bad you really want the property. If you're market inventory is lean & the property is fresh to market I wouldn't throw in a low ball. Put your best foot forward. Don't buy on emotion, best of luck!