Comments on: Making an Offer on a Home. It’s not all about the Benjamin’s…

By: finance advice

finance advice — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:02:44 +0000

When considering buying a home there is always the gamble that your offer will not be accepted because it’s too low and get the buyer accepts someone else or the offer is too high for the property and you pay too much. Look at how long the house has been on the market and if the house price has gone down and make an offer you think seems fair for your evaluation.
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By: Brandon

Brandon — Sat, 02 May 2009 11:53:03 +0000

A lot of buyers don't realize how important it is to be pre-approved by a lender, especially in a market where there are likely to multiple offers. I believe one of the other commenters touched on this. When I was selling my house in Maryland (in a strong seller's market), we typically ignored offers from people who weren't pre-qualed. Why tie up the home with a contract when you have no idea about the buyer's financing potential? Good list! ~Brandon **Brandon´s last blog post..How to Get a Mortgage Loan in 2009

By: Jim Dolanch-Pittsbur

Jim Dolanch-Pittsbur — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:51:15 +0000

I wanted to add that right now a lot of buyers are thinking that all home sellers are desperate to sell, which is just not the case, and under bid thinking they can get a crazy deal, but instead they end up insulting the home seller and jepordizing the chances of negotiation a deal. **Jim Dolanch-Pittsburgh Real Estate´s last blog post..The $8,000 Tax Credit Explained

By: Leon Blenky-Miami Re

Leon Blenky-Miami Re — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:36:23 +0000

You hit the nail on the head; there are so many factors that can go into buying a home and making an offer on a home-all the more reason it is the wisest to get an agent who can help you navigate the waters of hitting a deal. Great post, Jay!

By: Ann@Las Vegas Home M

Ann@Las Vegas Home M — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:51:27 +0000

In this market in this tougher for the seller to be so picky when it comes to the buyer.

By: Ann@Las Vegas Home M

Ann@Las Vegas Home M — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:46:09 +0000

A lot of time it is not the seller, but the listing agent who advises the seller on what which offer is good and which is bad, but in this buyers market I think being too picky is not the way to go.

By: John@Irvine Mortgage

John@Irvine Mortgage — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:23:11 +0000

My first deal every taught me that it's not about the money. Althought, the buyers, my clients, had the highest offer their pre-appoval letter was from a shady lender, so their offer was turn down but the seller. I realized this soon after and change employment and went to work with a better mortgage company. **John´s last blog post..History of Irvine mortgages

By: Jim Dolanch-Pittsbur

Jim Dolanch-Pittsbur — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:16:20 +0000

You put everything perfectly-so many people focus on the cash/price part, when in fact all those other items can actually cause a bigger impact on the deal.

By: Jayson

Jayson — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:50:28 +0000

Thanks for a clear explanation of the many different considerations a seller has when looking at an offer. It's easy to see that many of these things could make a big difference.

By: Margaret Safford-Met

Margaret Safford-Met — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:30:56 +0000

This was a fantastic breakdown of all the factors that go into getting a bid accepted-you always have wonderful information to share, thanks! **Margaret Safford-Metro Atlanta Real Estate´s last blog post..Does the Metro Atlanta Real Estate Market Mimic the New HGTV Shows?