• Be calm. Don’t express too much of an interest! Most of the specialists agree that when sellers see how much you want this house to become yours, they won’t accept your first offer. You should always play it cool, no matter how perfect this property is for you. • Think like a seller. Change your perspective. Take a different look at this situation. Imagine you must sell this house in 2, 5, or 10 years. Will it be possible, or does it lack some basic features that the housing markets consider essential? • Don’t expect the price to lower after inspections. Bid what you can pay, and keep in mind that you will have to also factor in some reasonable cost of repairs that you can afford. In some repairs after the inspections the seller might participate. • Sign cautiously. Make sure you acknowledge all terms and realize all liabilities before you sign any documents. Once you sign the contract, there’s no way to make amendments without renegotiating and signing a new one.
WHAT IF THERE ARE MULTIPLE OFFER TIPLE OFFERS?
In a seller’s market, you’ll probably have competition for the house you wish to buy. Sellers might be considering several offers at the same time. They will make their decision based on the best offer. They may send multiple counter offers or choose to work with one potential buyer and only send counteroffers to them. The best way to put yourself yourself in a position to get a counter offer is to make your offer attractive in price and terms to the seller and better than the others.
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