Are you interested in purchasing a house? If so, you probably know that the market is more competitive today than it has ever been in the past. There are a lot of people who are interested in purchasing a home, and you need to take a few extra steps if you want to make your offer as competitive as possible. What do you need to do if you want to maximize the chances of having your offer accepted?

Make An Offer Early

If you want to increase your chances of getting your offer accepted, you need to make an offer as early as possible. If you know there is a property coming on the market that you are interested in, you should try to get your offer in on the first day. There is a chance that the seller is going to be drowned in offers, and they might not even accept your offer if they already have too many. Get your offer in as early as possible.

Cover Closing Costs

If you want the seller to take your offer seriously, offer to cover closing expenses. It is true that closing costs can be expensive, but it is a way for you to separate yourself from the other offers on the table. If the seller knows that they can save some money by picking your offer, you increase your chances of getting your offer accepted.

Pay With Cash 

Finally, there is a chance that the seller wants to get to the closing table as quickly as possible. Therefore, if you can do so, consider making an offer that is entirely cash. If you provide the seller with a cash offer, you can save the seller a significant amount of time and money, so they might decide to pick your offer over the others.

Get Your Offer Accepted

These are a few of the most important tips you need to follow if you would like to increase your chances of having your offer accepted. Even though the market has gotten exceedingly competitive, there are ways for you to get your offer to stand out from the crowd. Consider reaching out to an expert who can help you make a competitive offer right off the bat.

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When you’re searching for Port Aransas homes for sale, especially if you’ve been to see your favorites, you’re warming up to actually making an offer.
But are you ready to do that?
Many people are so excited to dive into home ownership that they’re ready to make an offer immediately. While that’s great, you need to know a few things before you jump in with both feet.

3 Things to Know Before You Make an Offer

Your Realtor’s® job is to make sure you’re getting the best possible price on a home, and part of that includes doing plenty of market research.
Before you make an offer on any home, sit down and talk about your options with your Realtor.
Some of the things your agent is going to review so you can make the best possible decision include:

• How much the seller paid
• Why the seller is selling
• What the last 6 months have looked like as far as sales

How Much the Seller Paid

You may not know exactly how much the seller paid for the home (and in some cases, it doesn’t matter)—but if the sale was recent enough, it may make a difference in how much you offer for the house.

Why the Seller is Selling

If the home’s current owners are in a big rush to move, whether it’s because of a corporate relocation or something else, you may be able to adjust your offer accordingly.

What the Past 6 Months on the Port Aransas Real Estate Market Have Looked Like

Your Realtor’s job is to keep tabs on the Port Aransas real estate market, so she’ll know whether homes have been selling below list price. If they have, that’s often an indicator that the seller will accept a small percentage less than what he or she is currently asking.

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If you’re looking for a home in the beautiful city of Port Aransas, we’d love to help you.
Call us at 361-563-7788 or get in touch with us online to tell us what you want from your next home. We’ll begin searching right away.
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• All-in-one mortgage calculator
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• Free eBooks about buying a home (and more!)

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