I am looking at how close deals are landing to asking so you can decide how firm to be.
When an offer is on the table, the real question is whether Fresh Meadows, NY is rewarding firmness or flexibility. My answer is to respect the recent sold-to-list figure, because last month homes closed at 98.6% of asking and the typical sale price reached $1,250,000.
Last month, homes in Fresh Meadows, NY closed at 98.6% of asking. That tells me sellers still have meaningful leverage, but it also tells me buyers do not need to overreact if they are prepared and realistic.
I would use that number to guide two things the opening offer and the concession line. If I were selling, I would stay focused on positioning and clean presentation because the gap between asking and closing is still tight.
Keep your offer disciplined. I would not lead with a stretch price. I would also compare the home against the typical sold price in Fresh Meadows, NY before I decide how far to go.
