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Low-Ball Offer

By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com

Definition: An offer for substantially less than the seller is asking. That amount can vary depending on the marketplace. Generally speaking, a low-ball is 10% or more below list price and involves some sort of strategic negotiations.
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Sometimes buyers who can't afford to pay market value make a lot of low-ball offers and end up buying nothing.

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