Once you’ve narrowed down your list and have a clear favorite, we’re ready to make an offer on a home. From here, we’ll evaluate the market and draft a well-thought-out offer that also protects your interests..

What should I include with my offer?

Your offer will be written using the most recent standard-purchase offer forms that comply with all state and local laws.

Your offer will include:

• The price Terms – such as a request for closing cost help or that the offer is subject to your obtaining financing and a home inspection
• Target date for closing Earnest money deposit – we can advise you about how big your deposit should be based on local customs and current conditions
• Request for final walk-through
• Time limit for the offer

What are the most common contingencies?

Financing. Unless you’re paying cash, it’s typical to write your offer with a contingency clause that lets you off the hook if you can’t finalize your mortgage within a certain number of days. Even though you have a pre-approval for a loan, it’s smart to protect yourself.

Home inspection. Your offer can be made dependent on a satisfactory home inspection report within a certain number of days. This protects you if the inspection uncovers expensive necessary repairs.

What happens if I face multiple offers?

In a hot housing market, you may find yourself competing against other buyers. If that’s the case, we will work on your behalf, strategizing for your offer to be accepted. With access to real-time market data, we’ll know how to best position your offer.

If there’s more than one on the table, the seller can:

• Accept the best offer
• Counter all the offers to get a better price and terms
• Counter one offer that’s close to what they want

Working to find out what’s important to the seller, such as a specific moving date, and to discuss possibly waiving contingencies, adjusting your price, or writing a “love letter” about the house are all options we can consider when facing multiple offers.

What is a counteroffer?

The seller can accept your offer as is, or they can make a counteroffer with an adjustment to your terms. You can accept or reject the counteroffer and make your own counteroffer. The contract is final once you and the seller have agreed to all terms.

We’ll work on your behalf to negotiate the terms of your purchase.