HOW TO WIN Since only one buyer gets the house, stack the cards in your favour by: 1. Meeting the sellers beforehand to make a good impression.
2. Knowing the market so that you are in a position to bid high without overpaying. 3. Bidding high during the first round. You may not get an opportunity to improve your offer. 4. Offering a large deposit. 5. Accommodating the seller’s requested possession date or offering a seller-flexible possession date. 6. Asking for few, if any, conditions. 7. Proving your ability to close the transaction. 8. Writing a note about why you want the house. 9. Keeping yourself available when offers are being presented for last-minute negotiations. 10. Having faith and trust in your agent so you can make the most aggressive choice based on their insight. Bully Offers (Pre-Emptive Offers) Bully Offers must be attractive to sellers in terms and price. Buyers making unattractive Bully Offers can easily offend sellers, disadvantaging their subsequent offer on offer night. A good agent can review the appropriateness of Bully Offer submissions in each situation to determine if it is a good idea.
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