With the constant flow and moving parts of the real estate market, as a home seller, you may feel the urge to jump on the opportunity to finalize the sell of your home as soon as you receive an offer. However, taking time to review some key facts before accepting an offer letter can help you make a well-informed decision and boost up your earning potential.
Before accepting an offer, review your home selling goals to make sure everything aligns. Is the amount offered within the range you were aiming for? Does the offer make your home selling journey easier, or will it require extra work, such as the proposal for extra improvements to be done to the property (for example, an updated roof)?
If a proposal fails to meet your home selling goals, you may want to counter or reject the offer. On the other hand, if an offer to purchase falls in line with your home selling goals, you may want to approve the proposal.
As you start to receive offer letters for your home, it’s essential to consider the timeline in which you’d like to sell the property. If you receive an offer slightly below your initial asking price from a buyer equipped to finalize the sell as soon as possible, you may be more prompt to accept the offer if you need to move out quickly.
When you receive an offer to purchase your home, a real estate agent can provide expert information to help you decide if an offer is worth accepting. If the offer is below expectation, they can advocate on your behalf and help you counteroffer or help you in deciding to decline.
Even though the home selling process can be stressful, it’s important to take your time as you make decisions each step of the way and collaborate with a real estate professional who has your best interest in mind.
The BAP Team wants to thank you for visiting our Site. I have over 40 years experience with Real Estate. As a young man my first purchase was a 3 unit building which set the tone for many experiences including the Foreclosure Process, Buying at Auctions & Bank Owned REO's. We represent Buyers and Sellers as well as seasoned investors in building wealth with multi-family homes. Teamed with my daughter Cara as a Closing Coordinator, Our Mission is to provide you with the service you need in order to make the process of Buying and Selling educational and rewarding. It is our goal to treat your real estate as if it were ours. You can be assured your 'Best Interest' will always be our top priority.
