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Are you Ready to BUY A HOME? Step 4: MAKING AN OFFER

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Godzyk Real Estate Services NH License 033394

One of the most frequently asked questions is "What is the best way to go about buying a home?" Whether you are a first time buyer, moving to a bigger home or even a smaller home here in New Hampshire, these steps can help make your buying process be less stressfull. As a Leading Agent here in the Manchester NH area I strive to make the Buying process a wonderful experience for my clients by working with them through ALL steps of the buying process.

The FOURTH STEP in the BUYING PROCESS is MAKING AN OFFER: Now that you have found your dream Home, you are ready to make an offer. In a market such as ours with a decrease of homes on the market and an increase of sales, you want to make the best offer possible.

a. WHAT PRICE TO OFFER: You need to assess what the home is worth in todays market and subtract for any needed repairs. Never make an offer using a specific percentage off an asking price as the price may already be well below market value, at market value or priced way too high.
 
c. ARE THERE ANY OTHER OFFERS? if there are other offers submitted you may only have 1 shot to make your best offer to get this home.

d. CONTINGINCIES: Sellers hate offers with contingincies, stregthen your offer by only including a 7 day home inspection and a mortgage contingincy.

As the market here in New Hampshire is stabilizing, the time for Low ball offers is over, your offer should be well written and to the point. Include a copy of your pre-qualification letter to let that seller know you are ready, willing and able to purchase.
 

LEARN How you can get FREE BUYER REPRESENTATION by contacting US Today.

This is step 4 of our 5 step "HOW TO BUY A HOME SERIES". Please come back each day for more tips and advice.

It does not take magic to turn your "For Sale" sign into a "Sold" sign. it takes a full time Local Agent who specializes in Listing homes like yours.

 

If you need to sell your home and you owe more than your house is worth, i may be able to help. I specialize in working with home owners to get your home sold. There are many options such as a short sale whcih may be able to help you.

Please try and avoid out of state or out of town agents and companies that make "out of this world promises". We are local agents with experience who never charge any up front fees. WE GET RESULTS!!!

 

We stand by you through every step in selling your home.

 



 

PLEASE SEE MY "TOP" TIPS FOR BUYING A HOME

 
 
 

PLEASE SEE MY "TOP" TIPS FOR SELLING A HOME

 

 
 
 
 
 

ONE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S LEADING AGENTS FOR SHORT SALES AND BANK OWNED HOMES...

If you are Looking for a Real Estate Agent you have come to the right place. Scott Godzyk is a Full Time and Local agent ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs through each step of the buying or selling process. We are proud to be locally owned and operated.

If you owe more than your house is worth, If you are behind in your payments, I may be able to help. Call me to find out how you may be able to sell your home at no additional cost to you.

Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of The Godzyk Real Estate Services located in Manchester NH. With 25 years of Real Estate experience Scott specializes in Listing and Selling Bank Owned Homes, Short Ssles, Residential Properties, Condominiums, New Construction and Investment Properties. Scott services the counties of Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham and Belknap. To contact Scott Godzyk please call 603-661-2121 or email sctprop@aol.com. his website is www.ScottSellsNH.com.

Comments (9)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning Scott -

Excellent words of wisdom for any home buyer!  You have been hitting it out of the park with your series my friend!  Suggested.

 

May 14, 2012 11:30 PM
Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

That first offer really needs to be a good one Scott, especially in a market with reduced inventory and the potential for multiple offers.

May 14, 2012 11:47 PM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Scott - The best way to increase the odds of writing an offer that will be accepted is to seek the advice and counsel of a real estate expert such as yourself - you know what sellers are looking for and can determine how to react to that reasonably and successfully.

 

May 14, 2012 11:47 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Thank You John, it was from ANNA's great inspirational contest that i started a series and will continue with so many other topics that can help Buyers, Sellers and agents. Thank you for the SUGGEST

May 14, 2012 11:52 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

AL, that is how it is herein Southern NH where i often get up to double digit offers within days of a new listing.

May 14, 2012 11:53 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Very Well said Dick, thank you for the comment and kind words.

May 14, 2012 11:53 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

More good advice for home buyers.  

Have an outstanding week, with your camera in hand.

May 15, 2012 03:14 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Thank you for the comment Roy

May 15, 2012 04:44 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Scott- this has been a good series for your consumers!!!  The best way to buy a home is to hire Scott Godzyk as their Realtor. 

May 15, 2012 05:52 AM