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Avoiding bidding wars: Several factors are at play come offer time:
price, which speaks for itself; inclusions, which cover exactly what is

included in the deal, such as appliances; and other conditions such
as closing date. You want the best combination of those items that
suit you, as does the seller.

Then there are human relations. If you make an offer the seller

deems insultingly low, for example, there may be nothing you can do
to bring them to the negotiating table. After all, this is their home
you’re buying, and quite often sellers still have emotional

attachments to their home, even though they’ve decided to sell.

It’s the job of your WEST ANDERSON agent — as well as the seller to
navigate these often complex issues for both parties.

The Closing: So you've made a successful offer to purchase with your
WEST ANDERSON agent on the

home of your dreams — or at least taken that important first step

toward home ownership. Now what?

Well, now there's usually a bit of waiting, as closing periods typically
take anywhere from several weeks to a few months. But there are
some important things that need to happen right away.