1.
Get
pre-approved
Before
writing
an
offer
–
and
ideally
before
you
even
begin
your
search
–
meet
with
your
bank
or
other
financial
advisor;
the
one
who
will
be
giving
you
your
mortgage,
and
get
pre-qualified
or
pre-approved.
When
it’s
time
to
put
forth
an
offer,
the
seller
will
know
it’s
serious.
2.
Understand
the
local
context
List
prices
are
often
subjective.
Look
to
your
Better
Homes
and
Gardens®
Real
Estate
sales
associate
to
advise
you
on
pricing
strategy.
In
the
end,
it’s
important
that
you
know
the
real
estate
situation
yourself
to
determine
if
the
property
is
fairly
priced,
based
on
comparable,
recently
sold
properties.
There’s
no
rule
of
thumb
that
says
going
in
under
asking
is
expected.
Market
conditions
will
dictate
the
selling
price.
Keep
in
mind
that
homes
will
also
occasionally
be
under-priced
to
attract
multiple
offers.
This
circumstance
may
call
for
a
bid
over
the
initial
asking
price.
3.
Understand
and
adjust
to
the
seller's
interests
Asking
the
right
questions
prior
to
writing
an
offer
can
often
make
the
difference
between
an
accepted
offer
and
a
stalled
negotiation.
Some
contract
terms
may
be
of
great
significance
to
the
seller,
whereas
only
a
slight
inconvenience
for
you.
Should
the
seller
want
to
rent
the
place
back,
for
example,
for
a
few
days
or
weeks
after
escrow,
your
written
flexibility
on
the
move
out/in
date
could
close
the
deal
in
your
favor.
4.
Make
a
strong
deposit
part
of
your
offer
You'll
want
to
submit
an
earnest
money
deposit
when
writing
an
offer,
payable
to a
reputable
escrow
company,
to
be
delivered
by
your
agent
no
more
than
three
business
days
after
the
acceptance
of
the
offer.
Even
when
delivering
an
offer
below
asking
price,
offer
a
large
deposit
if
possible,
and
it
will
pay
dividends
in
the
end.
Down
payment
strategies
however
may
vary.
In
some
areas,
a
smaller
deposit
is
the
norm.
Regardless
of
location,
a
higher
deposit
will
most
likely
strengthen
your
negotiating
power.
5.
Provide
an
appropriate
time
for
the
seller's
response
Time
is
of
the
essence
once
you
decide
to
take
the
plunge,
especially
regarding
a
newer
listing
in
which
the
risk
is
high
that
other
buyers
will
potentially
submit
offers.
Typically,
the
seller
is
given
until
5PM
on
the
third
day
from
receipt
of
the
offer
to
respond,
unless
you
write
in a
different
date
and
time.
If
the
offer
is
strong,
speed
up
the
response
time.
Contact
Me
I can help you with every
aspect of buying or selling your home because I’m
experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens
Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I
care.
As
your
Better
Homes
and
Gardens
Rand
Realty
Sales
Professional,
I
will
provide
you
with
the
information
you
need
to
make
an
educated
decision.
The relationship between a home buyer or seller and their agent is based on trust, shared goals and understanding. I strive to continually improve and to do this I listen and take the needs and wants into consideration.
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you. |
