answer:I think it depends on the seller and how many other people are interested in the property. Some people might be set it stone with their price, while others may be open to taking less. The only way to know is to go for it. If you find a place you really like and you make a lower offer and they refuse it, you can then offer their asking amount. They may even offer a middle ground between their asking price and your offer. Personally, if I was shopping around right now, I’d probably try to go a little lower starting out it seemed like no one else was interested in the place at that time. If someone else was interested, I’d probably go with their asking price if I really wanted the place.