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What does "highest and best" mean?

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Here is a great post about what "Highest and Best" really means.  Don't forget to also factor in closing dates and appraisal contingencies.  You will most often encounter this on REO listings that are either new to the market or that have just had a price reduction.

Original content by Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239 6501304423

So your real estate agent has called you and says your bid is just one of many that the listing agent has received on the Southfield foreclosure.  He says you need to give your highest and best offer.

"Highest offer" means highest price.  But highest price doesn't always win.

"Best offer" comes into play now.  "Best offer" means the easiest type of offer to close.  "Best offer" means the least number of possible obstacles.  So I am going to list the "best offers" in order.

  1. Cash offer with no inspection
  2. Cash offer with inspection
  3. Conventional mortgage with large down payment with no inspection
  4. Conventional mortgage with large downpayment with inspection
  5. FHA mortgage with no inspection
  6. FHA mortgage with inspection
  7. 203K mortgages, or any mortgage that is out of the ordinary.  Banks and listing agents get nervous about specialty loans.  If the listing agent doesn't use the loan a lot or unsure about the closing potential they are going to recommend to the bank to go with a different offer.

I have seen cash offers with no inspections win over a FHA inspection when there was a $25,000 difference.  So when you are putting in your "highest and best offer" think about what I said above.

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Russ Ravary your Metro Detroit realtor

           

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It is always advisable to consult with a knowledgeable lending professional when navigating today's turbulent mortgage and real estate marketplace.  I am committed, qualified and equipped to help you evaluate your options!

 

Also check out:

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FHA Financing Mortgage Program Overview/Updates

USDA Financing Mortgage Program Updates  

 

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  • Conventional (Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac)

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  • Jumbo to $3,000,000

  • Bank Statement Program for Self-Employed Borrowers

  • Foreign National Program

  • Investor Cash Flow

  • Non-Warrantable Condos

  • Renovation - FHA 203(k), Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation, & VA Renovation

 

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