[SharkyV12]

When I bought my place here in Hawaii the market was HOT (a few years ago). Heck it's STILL hot here!! Anyway, a "bidding war" broke out between a couple of other buyers and myself, and the price steadily began to climb. I did not want to do a cash deal, but when I made my next offer it was for 100% cash, done, close in 30 days, no if's, and's or but's. The seller took MY deal even though he had offers that were higher because I was a 'bird in the hand'. Financing is not always a gaurentee that a deal is done, but cash almost certainly is. SO, when offering cash, point that out, YOUR offer is solid, quick, easy and gaurenteed to clear. I didn't get a discount, per se, but I DID get the house I really wanted in spite of higher offers by others.

[TootsieWootsie]

Thanks for that insight. I'm a cash gal, myself.

[nwlv]

That's why you can't fall in love with just one house. You need to make multiple bids. Some are ready to deal; others aren't. My cash deal took 4 weeks from the time it was accepted, all cash reo.

[SharkyV12]

Eh eh, point well taken nwlv, but sometimes that happens. When I first saw the place I'm in now (bought for cash) well, I just HAD to have it!! Maybe it was the banana trees in the backyard, the fruit and the wonderful shade I shall miss dearly when I move to Vegas...