Property owner won't show inside of home without full price offer

[Robert DeForge]

Ok.. call me crazy, but what does your spidey senses tell you?? 

Called on a property that I'm interested in. 2/2 MFR, $100k, pulling $700 each side. Looks like a C area. But, with some freshening up I think it could bring a bit more.

Perusing the very limited listing and get to the photos, and they're ALL of the outside of the building (pet peeve). So silly me calls the listing agent to ask if they have pics of the inside and she tells me, "the  property owner won't show the inside without a full price offer". Uhh, say what!? There was this awkward pause.... then I heard her light and take a big, deep drag off her cigarette with an over exaggerated exhale like she was thoroughly bugged. I asked "so, how can I make an offer or know if I'm interested if I can't get in to see what I'm buying or check for damage,etc." She then said to take a day to think about it and call her back.

Am I way off base here or is this just a lazy agent, a shady seller or something normal that's only understood by "real" investors? Is the market that HOT in KC that this is the attitude? Damn!, I can get that right here in Cali..

In her defense, she did call me back later saying he would take $95k.  :)

And what are your thoughts on the $100k/ $700 per side numbers?

[Brian Ploszay]

Happened to me before.  Make the offer.   Then see the property.  If it isn't exactly what you want, then back out.  If you like it but it isn't exactly what you expected, re-trade the price down.  For example, the bathroom needs a remodel, then offer 5K less to close it.  Or cancel the contract.