Making Your Offer More Attractive
If you’re making an offer on a property, obviously the price you go in at plays a big role in whether or not you get that home. That’s especially true when there are other competing offers.
However, while the price is important, it’s not the only factor. There are other ways to make your offer more appealing:
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Closing date flexibility: The seller may be relocating out-of-town and need to move on a specific date. If you can accommodate their preferred closing date, that’s likely to be an attractive benefit.
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Financing in order: Having your financing arranged and being able to attach a pre-approved mortgage certificate to your offer will sweeten the deal. Knowing there is unlikely to be financing issues makes the seller feel more comfortable selling to you, as opposed to someone whose financing is less certain.
By considering these factors in addition to price, you can increase your chances of securing the property you want, even in a competitive market.
