I am closing on a home today that was the most expensive for its size and type in the neighborhood in the last year. It is a challenge to sell in a market where prices have been increasing, anywhere from 5-12% in the last year. Many offers presented do not represent the current competitive market conditions.  Unfortunately, North and Northwest Tampa are not areas that are known for competitive bidding on homes, like other areas in the country have been. One of my friends in San Francisco told me that in the last year he has not had one offer less than $40,000 above list price and in most cases, much higher. As an agent, I would love to have that type of market.   The home that I am referri.....