Don't slap yourself. Sometimes agent are the one who are playing the games. In fact owner is asking $xx but agent said $xxx. Agents are trying their luck to close a record detail for what he or she is selling now. Beside hitting the target, they are aiming for their 2% commission instead of 1%.
My own version of story. Been trying to Buy a Unit At Rio Vista since June this year.For example a 3 bedroom unit was asking at $730k, offer them $700k as last transaction price was the similar unit was at $660k. Sincerly give them 1% cheque but they die die reject said owner was asking at $700k ... at the end of the day, when i saw the cavart it was sold at $685k. Went back to the agent, gave so many excuse....
2 weeks ago when back to view another project their, apparently same agent, told me now market uptrend, unit recently sold in October hit $780K, this unit is ono at $800 (same 3 bedroom) Now Nov 16, for Rio Vista only 1 transaction was done so far......
Guess some agent (RXXX) was talking bullshit. Government should look and alight these "black" property agents