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

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sat, 02 May 2009 18:53:03 +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-Pittsburgh Real Estate

Jim Dolanch-Pittsburgh Real Estate — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:51:15 +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 Real Estate

Leon Blenky-Miami Real Estate — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:36:23 +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 Mortgage

Ann@Las Vegas Home Mortgage — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:51:27 +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 Mortgage

Ann@Las Vegas Home Mortgage — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:46:09 +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 10:23:11 +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-Pittsburgh Real Estate Expert

Jim Dolanch-Pittsburgh Real Estate Expert — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:16:20 +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 20:50:28 +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-Metro Atlanta Real Estate

Margaret Safford-Metro Atlanta Real Estate — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:30:56 +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?

By: Bobbie McGowan-Ottawa Real Estate Expert

Bobbie McGowan-Ottawa Real Estate Expert — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:00:08 +0000

Negotiability is a word (I just looked it up to check) and a wonderful one at that! Thanks for pointing out how much Negotiability can affect a deal! You are correct, too; I have seen deals fall through simply because a buyer would refuse to negotiate on a small (and in the long run not-that-important) point, causing a seller to turn to another bid, and the buyer having their perfect dream home slip away.