How to negotiate a home price
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Home Buying Report
142 Maple Ridge Ln
Riverton, MD 20852
ActiveListed May 20, 2026
Listed by Example Realty Group · MLS #EX1234567
Generated Aug 15, 2026
Generated Aug 15, 2026
$950,000Asking Price
$396Price / Sq Ft
70Days on Market
Buyer Negotiability Index
61ModerateStrongest position
Priced above the local market and sitting longer than comparable homes — the strongest of the four negotiating positions. No price reduction yet despite the extended time on market.
← Seller’s favorBuyer’s favor →
75–100 Strong50–74 ModerateBelow 50 Limited
Asking Price Analysis
▲ 6.1%above the $380/sq ft average for townhouses in 20852 — that premium is your room to negotiate down.
Days on Market Analysis
▲ 20.7%longer than the 58-day average for townhouses in 20852 — a longer wait usually means a more motivated seller.
Negotiability Analysis
Days on Market
High→Low
Strongest positionThis listing
The most room to negotiate. Open well below asking and expect the seller to move.
Room, but early
The premium is there, but the seller feels no pressure yet. Leverage grows the longer it sits.
Investigate first
Cheap and still unsold. Find out what is wrong before treating the discount as a bargain.
Competitive listing
Little room to negotiate. Expect rival offers and be ready to bid at or above asking.
Property Facts
3Bedrooms
3.5Bathrooms
2,400Sq Ft
2,300Lot Sq Ft
31 yrsBuilt 1995
TownhouseType
$200/moHOA Fee
Local Market — Townhouse in ZIP 20852
$900,000Avg Price
$890,000Median Price
$380Avg $/Sq Ft
58Avg Days on Market
40Listings
Townhouse Market Trends — Apr to Jul, excluding the current partial month
Cooling marketOver the last 4 months, townhouses in 20852 are taking 17% longer to sell, inventory up 15%, average asking prices down 1.4%. Conditions are moving in the buyer’s favor.
Listing History
| Date | Event | Asking Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Listed | $950,000 |
Comparables
$875,000Avg Price
$362Avg $/Sq Ft
| Address | Status | Last Seen | Bd/Ba | Sq Ft | Price | $/Sq Ft | Miles | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Cedar Grove Ct, Riverton, MD 20852 | Inactive | Aug 1, 2026 | 3/3.5 | 2,380 | $920,000 | $387 | 0.31 | 99% |
| 21 Birchwood Ave, Riverton, MD 20852 | Active | Aug 20, 2026 | 3/3.5 | 2,510 | $875,000 | $349 | 0.42 | 98% |
| 310 Elm Crossing Rd, Riverton, MD 20852 | Inactive | Jul 16, 2026 | 3/3 | 2,290 | $849,000 | $371 | 0.55 | 97% |
| 17 Hollow Pine Dr, Riverton, MD 20852 | Inactive | Jun 24, 2026 | 3/3.5 | 2,650 | $860,000 | $325 | 0.61 | 96% |
| 204 Willow Bend Ln, Riverton, MD 20852 | Inactive | Jul 20, 2026 | 3/3.5 | 2,150 | $872,000 | $406 | 0.68 | 96% |
Tax Assessment History
| Year | Assessed Value | Land | Improvements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $780,000 | — | — |
| 2024 | $755,000 | $360,000 | $395,000 |
| 2023 | $730,000 | — | — |
| 2022 | $705,000 | — | — |
