My roommate and I have talked about purchasing a home together and with interest rates being as low as they are, and the fact that we'd be able to get pre-approved for a good amount we decided to give it a shot. A lender set us up with a real estate agent and we've been seeing places for a while now.
About a week ago, we saw a place that was probably the best we had seen yet (however, I'm not entirely thrilled with the exterior). I think our agent saw our enthusiasm and put things into motion. From then on we've felt he was really pushy and rushing us to make a decision (we need to lock in a good rate, its a sellers market, it'll go fast, snooze lose, etc). I understand that all those factors might be true but my question is: How do I know we made a good offer?
The listed price on the location is $375,000 and according to our agent similar units over the last few years had sold for that amount. So our agent suggested making an offer at market price. So we did... and it was quickly accepted. Now I feel like, it might have been a bad move.
Is this normal? Wouldn't sellers list their unit for a higher price, expecting offers to come in for lower amounts? I feel un-easy with it, because the agent never even considered making a lower offer. Part of the reason for my concern is that my interest and the agents interests are not really aligned (He makes his profit from commission, while I want the lowest possible price). At the speed and pressure I feel we are moving at I think he might be more interested in making a quick sale then making sure we're comfortable with it all.
Any advice about the situation is appreciated.
EDIT: Thank you all for your comments and advice. My roommate and I ended up passing on this property and we have starting talking to a new agent.