House Offer With Escalation Clause In Bexar
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The reason why sellers don't want escalation clauses is simple: It introduces the risk that they'll sell the house for less than what would be your best and final offer.
Yes, escalation clauses are legal in Texas, but they must be drafted by a licensed attorney. The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) prohibits agents from drafting these clauses as part of real estate contracts.
Escalation Clauses: what has been your experience the last year? For example with a house going for $300K, you may add an escalation clause to your $325K offer saying you'll offer $10K more than any other higher offer up to a max of $355K.
Including an escalation clause may put you at risk for paying more than what the property was appraised for. Just because someone else is making a higher offer doesn't necessarily mean the home is worth that amount.
The reason why sellers don't want escalation clauses is simple: It introduces the risk that they'll sell the house for less than what would be your best and final offer.
However, buyers need to be careful with these clauses as they can sometimes backfire. “An escalation clause needs to be in conjunction with a really good offer,” said Madani of Room Real Estate. “It's really the whole package to get your offer accepted.”
Many states, including Texas, California, Illinois, and Massachusetts, recognize escalation clauses as a matter of contract law.
