I have intention to purchase a house at Bandar Sri Damansara, and I was introduced by an agent, with asking price of RM 358,000.

This is also the first time I buy a property. After the review, the house is around 16 years ago, and the seller did not repaint the house when he is selling, so repaint definitely a must. The single storey house only has kitchen extension, and I am looking for more discount on top of the asking price.

My question is, is it normal to ask for 10 to 13% which is around RM 30,000 to 45,000 of discount during negotiation? How much usually the percentage we can go for on top of asking price by agent.

Thank you.

Not into that stage yet, just finish reviewing the house.

How to check? Is it free service?
Cause the owner still staying in the house, so it is not rude if I ask for discount directly to owner? Or try not to bypass like asking in front of the agent?


Ya, I wish.. why you said the price is consider cheap? You own a house there or you are working in property related field? The reason I asked because I reviewed a lot of houses there, the price could ranged from 290K to 380K, for same area, same type of house. Other factos are like renovation, maintenance, and location (not junction etc.)

My range will be between 320K to 330k, the one I saw 380K (also the highest listed price so far) is move-in condition

I guess you mean the neighbours of the house, and for the bank valuation, any idea how to go for it? How much would be the charges?

The property only listed for sell almost 1 week ago, but is hot selling area, cause already scouting for 5 months.

This post has been edited by engtat: Apr 19 2010, 03:39 PM

I will let you know if needed, thank you in advance

I am not in rush to buy, that's why I am still scouting until now (5 months already). The reason the owner wants to sell, because they are going to move to new and bigger house.

There will be another meetup this Saturday, I will try to ask for better price.