A closing date is established In most cases this is within 30 to 60 days after the offer is accepted. The closing date is when you sign paperwork and take ownership of the home. Keep in mind that buyers don't always take possession of the home at closing.
“In a buyer's market, I would not hesitate to submit an offer that's around 10% below asking,” advises Chris Cloud of Exit Heritage Realty in Haymarket, VA. “Most sellers will at least see that as worthy of a counteroffer.”
In the world of real estate, most people think the highest offer ALWAYS wins. Well, that's not the case. Securing the winning bid on a house isn't always as straightforward as accepting the highest dollar amount.
Real estate agents often suggest that sellers either accept the first offer or at least give it serious consideration. Real estate agents around the world generally go by the same mantra when discussing the first offer that a seller receives on their home: The first offer is always your best offer.
Legally speaking, there isn't a time frame for sellers to respond to your offer. However, it's an unspoken rule in the industry that sellers and/or the listing agents should respond within a few days, with 48 hours as the norm.
“If a buyer knows what's out there and what they want, then they should make the offer right away,” says Chris West, a real estate broker and owner of Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty in Newport, RI. “You never know who else is interested, and you could miss out.”
How You Can Make Your Buyers Offer Stand out As an Agent Counsel Your Buyers to Be Realistic. It's your job to make sure your buyer's offer is reasonable. Structure Your Offer Around the Sellers' Needs. Advise Your Buyers to Waive Contingencies Where Necessary. Impress with Your Presentation. Follow Up.
Here are five ways agents can make their buyers' offers stand out. Counsel Your Buyers to Be Realistic. It's your job to make sure your buyer's offer is reasonable. Structure Your Offer Around the Sellers' Needs. Advise Your Buyers to Waive Contingencies Where Necessary. Impress with Your Presentation. Follow Up.
How to write an offer letter Extend a verbal offer. Be descriptive in your subject. Choose appropriate salutations. Include three or more body paragraphs. End with a strong close. Include supporting information that entices. Send as an attachment in an email,