I'm a FTB, found a place I really like and considering going in at 3-4% lower than the guide price for a 200k property. The property basically checks all of my boxes and I want to put a competitive offer in and not play games with the agent/seller.
I'm admittedly unexperienced though. My family are all saying I should just ask the agent what the sellers are thinking, how low they will go, etc. I just instinctively feel that is bad advice and gives them the power in the situation, or potentially marks me as a weak buyer
From what I've been told there are some other interested parties but no concrete offers on the table yet. So I'm feeling a bit conflicted on what direction to take. I would obviously like to get a good deal, but securing the place is my priority