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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 on.

Real estate transactions are as individual as people, and • We will present your offer to the listing agent and the sellers
therefore, there are no two transactions that are exactly alike. and quickly bring back any counter-offers or updates to you,

But with the goal of getting you the right place at the right ensuring you have every opportunity to stay engaged with the
price, we’ve developed a proven and effective strategy. process and negotiate effectively.

Once we have found the home you want to buy, we will • On a case-by-case basis, we’ll also work with you to strategize
review and discuss market conditions to determine the value an approach for maximum leverage. This can include options

and your desired offer price. such as sweetening the offer by removing contingencies and
often inviting you to submit a personal letter to the seller with
There are many variables that help define what the offer price
your offer.
should be and we will explain these to you.

The competitiveness of this market often requires making offers
• We will draft the offer and review with you all of the
on more than one property before we successfully close the right
financing options, inspections and contingencies that are
deal for you. Not winning an offer can be disappointing, but
part of your offering.
we repeatedly find that when clients finally lock in a successful
purchase, they almost always feel that the property they can

finally call home was worth the wait and effort.