KISS OF DEATH FOR BUYERS

SO YOU FOUND THE PERFECT CABIN and now you are ready to make an offer. You have your prequal letter in hand and your agent is ready as well. The cabin of your dreams is listed at $150k and you are offering $100k...
S T O P  R I G H T  T H E R E.
First of all, I assume that you drove all the way to Big Bear and viewed several properties with the intention of finding the very best deal possible. Your agent SHOULD BE showing you current comps for each area so that you make good choices and a solid offer. 

Are you practicing or do you want to leave with your dream cabin? By low-balling..you could aggravate the seller, waste everyone's time and not come out with what you want.  Your goal is to be the very best buyer for this property and to give the seller no reason to turn your down. So do your homework, trust your agent and then go for it. Good luck!