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Across Park City and the surrounding communities, we are seeing a shift toward more buyer-friendly conditions. Buyers have an opportunity to be selective, compare properties carefully and negotiate. While the balance varies by neighborhood and price range, one message applies throughout the market: the list price is not necessarily the price you can buy a property for.

If you have found a home, condominium or homesite you love but believe the asking price is too high, you do not have to wait for the seller to announce a reduction.

You can make an offer.

A thoughtful, well-supported offer can open a conversation, reveal a seller's flexibility and potentially secure a property on terms that work for you.

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A Changing Market Creates Opportunity

This conversation extends well beyond Deer Valley East Village. Whether you are considering Deer Valley, Old Town, Canyons Village, Tuhaye, Promontory, Glenwild, Red Ledges, Victory Ranch, Hideout, the Jordanelle area, Heber Valley or Kamas, it is worth understanding where buyers have room to negotiate.

A desirable, accurately priced property may still attract strong interest. Other properties may face competition from newer homes, better locations or more compelling prices. A seller whose home has been on the market for some time may be more receptive to an offer than the listing suggests.

The opportunity is to look at each property in context: what else can you buy, what have similar properties sold for, and how does this listing compare?

Don't Let the Asking Price End the Conversation

A listing price tells you what the seller is asking. It does not tell you the lowest price they will accept, which terms matter most to them or how they will respond to a credible offer.

A property listed above your target price may still be worth evaluating. We can review the comparable sales and competing inventory to determine whether an offer within your budget has a reasonable basis.

Some sellers will hold firm. Others may prefer a negotiated sale today to more months of carrying costs and uncertainty. You will not know their response until you engage.

You do not need the seller to lower the advertised price before you propose a different purchase price.

Negotiation Is About More Than Price

The purchase price matters, but other terms can also create value. Depending on the property and the seller, an offer may address:

• Closing-cost credits or repair allowances
• Included furnishings and appliances
• Closing and possession dates
• Deposit structure and appropriate contingencies
• Upgrades or finish selections in new construction
• Parking, storage or other included rights
• Club membership eligibility, deposits and transfer requirements

One seller may value a particular closing date. Another may prefer the convenience of selling a furnished property. A developer may consider concessions while protecting published pricing. Understanding those priorities can help us structure terms that benefit you and give the seller a reason to respond.

Waiting for a Price Reduction Isn't Your Only Strategy

It is easy to watch a listing and assume the seller will eventually reduce the price. But a public price reduction is only one way a sale moves forward.

A seller may accept an offer below asking without ever changing the advertised price. They may counter at a number you can work with or offer concessions that improve the overall purchase.

Making an offer gives you information. It tells you whether the seller is ready to negotiate and which terms could bring you closer to an agreement.

With more than 25 years of real estate experience in the Park City area, I have seen how a well-prepared offer can create an opportunity that was not obvious from the listing.

Four Steps to a Well-Supported Offer

1. Compare your alternatives

Review similar properties by location, condition, views, floor plan, amenities and ongoing costs. Price per square foot is useful, but it does not tell the whole story.

2. Study recent sales and the listing history

Look at what buyers have actually paid, how long the property has been available and any previous price changes. Current competition helps show where your offer fits.

3. Understand the seller's priorities

Consider what we can learn about timing, included items and the seller's response to interest. We should base the strategy on available information rather than assume every seller is motivated by the same things.

4. Balance value with protection

Choose a price and terms that reflect your goals, with appropriate inspections and due diligence. A persuasive offer should also be a purchase you feel comfortable completing.

Include Water-View Properties in Your Search

If water views are a priority, include properties overlooking Jordanelle Reservoir in your search. Whether you are considering a condominium, a single-family home or a homesite, compare the quality of the water view alongside location, access, condition and ownership costs.

Look carefully at what could affect that view over time. Nearby vacant lots, future buildings, topography and permitted building heights can make a difference. A property's current water view should be evaluated together with surrounding development plans before deciding what to offer.

A water-view property may carry a premium, but its asking price still deserves the same careful review as any other listing. If you love the setting but question the price, let's compare the alternatives and explore a well-supported offer.

Look Across the Market Before You Commit

Your best opportunity may be a resale home, a condominium, new construction or a homesite. Comparing communities can help you decide where your budget buys the lifestyle and features you want.

Deer Valley East Village is one part of that broader search. Its offerings deserve comparison with established Deer Valley neighborhoods, nearby Jordanelle communities and other properties throughout the Park City area.

If you are considering a developer's property, clarify whom the on-site sales team represents. Your own buyer representation can help you evaluate alternatives and negotiate with your priorities in mind.

Like the Property, but Not the Price? Let's Talk.

Do not assume a property is out of reach simply because of its asking price. And do not assume you have to wait for a price reduction before making your move.

Joe and I can help you compare the alternatives, review recent sales, evaluate the asking price and prepare an offer supported by the specific property and current market conditions.

The list price is what the seller hopes to receive. A thoughtful offer is how we find out what they may be willing to accept.

Contact Marilyn Trabaccone at 435-640-5505, or connect with Marilyn and Joe Trabaccone through DeerValleyProperties.com.

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