Making an Offer

Once you find a home that fits your WHY, WHERE, and WHAT, it's time to make an offer. And yes, a high offer price gets attention. But most sellers consider a variety of factors when evaluating an offer. With that in mind, here are three other tactics you can utilize to sweeten your proposal and outshine your competition.

• Put Down a Sizable Deposit

Buyers can show sellers that they’re serious about their offer and have “skin in the game” by putting down a large earnest money deposit. We can help you determine an appropriate deposit to offer based on your specific circumstances.

• Ask for Few (or No) Contingencies

Buyers in a competitive market often volunteer to waive certain contingencies, which are clauses that allow one or both parties to back out of the agreement if certain conditions are not met. We can help you assess the risks and benefits involved in this offer strategy.

• Offer a Flexible Closing Date and/or Leaseback Option
  

People sell their homes for a wide variety of reasons, and flexible terms that work with their personal situations can sometimes make all the difference. We can reach out to the listing agent to find out the seller’s preferred terms, and then collaborate with you to write a compelling offer that works for both parties.

 

YOUR FIDUCIARY ADVOCATE

We can help you compete in today’s market with offers that are designed to win over both the seller and their listing agent, without letting you get steamrolled. Schedule a consultation to learn more about our negotiation expertise.