SELLER DOES NOT WANT TO SHOW ME HIS PROPERTY ?

SELLER DOES NOT WANT TO SHOW ME HIS PROPERTY ?

Miami, FL · Member since 2016 · 33 posts · 14 votes

Hey guys ! So i recently came across a deal that really called my attention and i tried scheduling a showing so i could visit the property with my contractor. When i asked the owner he said the property was currently rented and he did not want to bother the tenants, he asked to take his word for what the house needs in repairs and once an offer is accepted he would let the tenants know they had to go in 30 days. I obviously would not buy a property i did not look at, but at the same time it is a very attractive deal. Have you guys had any similar experiences ? if so, how did you handle it ? any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance !!!

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Nathan GesnerBusiness Member
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Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
7y

Put the offer in writing and make it contingent on inspections. He'll either accept it, counter back, or reject it. It's really that simple.

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  • Ned CareyPro Member
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    Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 17k+ posts · 13k+ votes
    7y

    Write a contract contingent on inspection. If you can't get in, offer a price low enough to cover anything that could be wrong - complete gut rehab, Or walk away. not everything you think should be a deal is a deal.

  • Nathan GesnerBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
    7y

    Put the offer in writing and make it contingent on inspections. He'll either accept it, counter back, or reject it. It's really that simple.

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  • Severna Park, MD · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 7k+ votes
    7y

    Go knock on the door with $50 cash in hand and ask the tenants if you can see the house . 

  • Specialist · Louisville, KY · Member since 2017 · 166 posts · 154 votes
    7y
    @Jose Trujillo If I was unscrupulous and trying to hide something, that’s how I’d act.
  • Miami, FL · Member since 2016 · 33 posts · 14 votes
    7y

    @Ned Carey @Nathan Gesner i thought about doing that, offer a low enough price that he would either have to accept it or show me the house to work on the numbers in his favor. I was not to sure if to take this approach so thank you for reinforcing that idea. 

    @Matthew Paul LOL, that is a very good idea ngl.

    @Kyle Schlosser very true, he does seems fishy.

    thanks everyone for the responses, you all were very helpful !

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