How much would you expect to pay for quoted price range $490-$540k?

How much?

What way is the wind blowing?

There are many things to consider when offered a range - is it realistic? Is it above/below what you believe the property is worth (after reviewing recent comparable sales). Do you own the adjoining block? How good a negotiator are you/your buyers agent? What terms are you buying on (delayed settlement/subject to xyz/vendor finance/subject to tenancies etc). Is it a rising or falling market? Is the purchaser eligible for FHBG/stamp duty concessions? What is the zoning? What does the LEP say?

It is not as simple as saying it is on the market for $535k neg.

I am opinionated. Take me at face value, read between the lines.

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The reason I ask is becasue I have been to two opens for properties due to go to auction-both quoted at being around 5-550k, I have a bet with my wife that they will both go over $600k. If we can get either for under this price I will be happy.

Hence my question-is it now just a generally accepted rule that the final price will be 10% on top of the upper quoted limit?

if it is an auction I reckon $720 k as that seems to be what is happening in Melbourne auctions

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For many inner city Sydney properties, I'd be expecting sale within 10% of the guide otherwise, the agent is not being honest (ha ha) with the punters.

I am opinionated. Take me at face value, read between the lines.

http://www.reao.com.au/forum/entry.php?80-How-bright-is-your-agent