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          Step 6 - Make the offer

          Now that you have made a choice, it is now time to make an offer
          to the seller.

          The process
            ● You make an offer in writing
            ● The seller accepts, rejects or counter with a different offer
            ● You can accept or make another counter offer.
            ● This negotiation continues until there is acceptance or someone
              decides to end the negotiation and walk away.
            ● If there is acceptance, an agreement is signed outlining the
              terms and conditions, including the closing date.


          Remember to rely on your team member’s expertise to help you
          in this section.  Your realtor has been through this process countless
          times.  They should know what to say and what to do.  Let them
          earn every penny of their commission.


          The most important factors to consider when making an offer are:
          1.  Price -   Buy a house that you can afford.  Paying more than
              your income can support is a recipe for disaster down the road.
              Stick to your wishlist price, if that is what you can afford.  The
              last thing you want is a foreclosed notice in your mail.  Make
              sure you consider everything.  Look at the Buyers walkthrough
              assessment form for areas that can buy you leverage.  Look at
              things  that  need  fixing  and  estimate  (from  your
              contractor/handyman) how much you will need to layout to
              make them good again.    Consider the seller’s situation.  Is he
              desperate to sell, forced to sell or not in a hurry?
          2.  Comparable market value - This is an average of what others
              pay for houses similar to yours in the area.  You certainly don’t
              want to pay more than others for the same house.


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