How to Get Your Offer Accepted

<h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">How to Get Your Offer Accepted</span></h4> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It is not easy to get your offer accepted in the Seattle housing market. To stand out from the crowd, you have to utilize strategies that work beyond just offering the most money. By working with the right people and using contingencies strategically, you can make your offer more appealing to the seller and convince them to pick yours. In the following sections, I will describe how to make your offer more competitive. Of course, you may not use all these tactics, but you should be aware of them and adjust as needed. </span> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">When submitting an offer to purchase a property, you must tailor the details to match the situation. There is no "one size fits all" approach in real estate. If you forget that, you will offer too much or too little to a seller which can put you at risk. Your goal should be to beat the competition with better financing and terms, beyond just the final sales price. That is why you cannot only rely on offering the most amount of money in a competitive situation. </span> <h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Terms Matter</span></h4> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Home buyers are often surprised to hear that beating other offers is not just about offering the most money. There are different contingencies and tactics that you can use to make your offer more appealing to sellers. This is how we can get our clients' offers accepted even when theirs is not offering the most money. </span> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">With the tips I outline in this blog, you will learn what to do and what not to do in a competitive buying situation. We discuss the benefits of having strong financing, pre-inspections, and other strategies to stand out from other potential buyers. Follow along to learn what tips and tactics you can use in the future.</span>