Once you have found the home or condo you wish to purchase, you will need to determine what offer you are willing to make for the home. It is important to remember that the more competition there is for the home, the higher the offer should be sometimes even exceeding the asking price.
Be Realistic When Making an Offer
Remember, be realistic. Make your offer in such a way that the other party (the seller) will want to agree to it.
If you want to offer, let’s say 80% of the listed price. That will probably make the seller and the listing agent upset and you may not receive a counter offer…it is unrealistic and frivolous.
- Why would they accept your offer?
Your real estate professional should provide you with an estimated value of the of the property so that you can make a good offer. Notice the difference between the listed price and the sales price of the comparable properties. That is the key to making a good offer.
Then, make your starting offer around that percentage which may be between 1 to 3% of the listed price. Depending on the current “Percentaged of the listed price that homes or condos are selling for”. Your agent, hopefully me, can share with you what that is.
To communicate your interest in purchasing a home, your agent will present the offer, along with your pre-approval letter and proof of funds, to the seller and their listing agent.
The purchase agreement or contract constitutes your offer to buy and, once accepted by the seller, becomes a valid, legal contract. There will be a deposit included in the offer. It is usually 1 to 3% of the purchase price to show good faith. This is to guarantee that your intention is to purchase the property. Ask your real estate professional for their wisdom about how much.
Making an Offer: Accepted, Rejected or Counter Offer
The offer can be accepted, or rejected, or the seller has the option to make you a counteroffer. This is when your agent will consult with you and assist in negotiating the terms of the contract.
Real Estate Offers in California are 16 pages long
The step-by-step contract procedure for most single-family home purchases is standard. The purchase agreement used is a standard document approved by the California Association of Realtors, written by attorneys, to protect all parties involved in a real estate transaction.
I will Explain Purchase Contracts To You So You Understand
For this reason, it is important to understand what is written on the contract offer. I will provide you with a purchase contract for you to read over during your real estate previewing stage of homes, condos, or income properties.
As your agent, I will go over the purchase contract with you and answer any questions you may have.
Real Estate Consultation
Let’s meet and talk about your real estate plans. At our meeting, I will give you a copy of my Home Buying Guide. It is a 50-page guide I put together to help good people like you. It is loaded with tips and strategies for buying real estate.