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BUYER’S HANDBOOK - WRITING AN OFFER

WRITING AN OFFER

Buyers ultimately determine the value of a home, not sellers.

That may seem counterintuitive in this market, but a property is only worth what someone willingly pays. Too many buyers end up

overpaying because they operate from a position of desperation or fear.

Closing deals for clients is more complicated than simply outbidding everyone else. We still believe in the power of negotiation and
don’t want you spending any more than is necessary to secure the home upon which your heart and head are set.

Real estate transactions are as individual as people and sellers and quickly bring back any counter-offers or updates
therefore there are no two transactions that are exactly alike. to you, ensuring you have every opportunity to stay engaged

But with the goal of getting you the right place at the right with the process and negotiate effectively.
price, we’ve developed a proven and effective strategy.
• On a case-by-case basis, we’ll also work with you to strategist
Once we have found the home you want to buy, we will an approach for maximum leverage. This can include options
review and discuss market conditions to determine the value such as sweetening the offer by removing contingencies and

and your desired offer price. often inviting you to submit a personal letter to the seller with
your offer.
There are many variables that help define what the offer price
should be and we will explain these to you. The competitiveness of this market often requires making offers

on more than one property before we successfully close the right
• We will draft the offer and review with you all of the
deal for you. Not winning an offer can be disappointing, but
financing options, inspections and contingencies that are
we repeatedly find that when clients finally lock in a successful
part of your offering.
purchase, they almost always feel that the property they can
• We will represent your offer to the listing agent and the finally call home was worth the wait and effort.