The following are possible answers with some possible conditions:1.Out of town owner – unfamiliar with current market conditions2.Incompetent to negotiate – power of attorney3.Passed away/executor of estate – quick sale, legal authority4.Real estate broker or organized selling entity – it may be overpriced.5.Bank officer or foreclosure agency personnel dept. – lower your offer6.Sophisticated lease optioning reseller/investor – big bad wolf!

I work for a security agency located in Dallas the company specializes in providing security for apartment complexes and small businesses throughout the state of Texas.

I am sure there are other great people here who have more knowledge...

If you'd like more information on HUD's Teacher Next Door program, visit http://www.hud.gov/goodneighborORSend an e-mail to a Teacher Next Door Specialist at [email protected] the Teacher Next Door ProgramAny teacher who is employed full-time by a public school, private school or federal, state, county or municipal educational agency and is a state-certified classroom teacher or administrator in grades K-12 is eligible to apply for HUD's Teacher Next Door (TND) initiative.Teachers can purchase HUD homes at 50 percent off of the list price in HUD-designated revitalization neighborhoods.

We will require the following information about the properties: Address Pictures when available Market Value Purchase Price Comps (If Available) Appraisal (If Available) Property Specifics Seller�s Name and Contact Information Reason for Selling MLS Listing, If Listed with an Agency.

More likely from a Licensed Real Estate Agent, presumably one with some knowledge of the market in that neighborhood.

There is an assumption (however unfair) that the real estate agent(s) has an unfiar advantage over the average consumer simply by knowledge, training and exposure to information.

Dont base your decision on their knowledge or reputation you may have heard of.

I have purchased property for investment before and feel fairly knowledgeable about the ins and outs.

I hope we can expose you to some wonderful real estate knowledge here!