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Offer and Counter Offers

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams

Offers and Counter Offers


Many of the offers real estates submit for prospective buyers aren't exactly what the sellers want. The price may be lower than they are asking or there might be terms included in the offer that will require negotiation. What happens after the offer is submitted?

The seller's real estate agent will present the offer to the sellers, along with the buyer's qualifications. If the sellers accept the offer, then a purchase agreement is written and signed by both parties. If the sellers counter the offer, the next action is initiated by the buyers when they make a response, either accepting the counter offer or countering it with yet another figure. If you want to buy a particular house, your chances of succeeding are greater if your initial offer is as close to the asking price as possible. You could save money by engaging in lengthy negotiations, but you run the risk of losing the home if a more attractive offer comes in from another buyer.

 The "J" Team

Anthony DiMattia
Rochester, NY
CBR, E-Pro

"If you want to buy a particular house, your chances of succeeding are greater if your initial offer is as close to the asking price as possible. You could save money by engaging in lengthy negotiations, but you run the risk of losing the home if a more attractive offer comes in from another buyer."

 This is true, however I always try to negotiate the best possible price for my buyers.  We obviously discuss this prior to presenting to the sellers, talking about offer price vs. list price and comps.  If a buyer is extremely eager to get a particular house, I do advise them that a higher offer will result in a faster acceptance... BUT I will certainly advise against this if the listing is overpriced!!

Mar 16, 2007 05:49 AM
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