Accepting an offer

It’s Not Always About the Price.

It’s easy to assume the highest offer is the best—but that’s not always the case. There’s much more to an offer than just the purchase price. Terms, contingencies, financing, timelines, and even buyer motivation all play a role in the strength of an offer.

I’ll help you carefully evaluate every detail to ensure we’re choosing the offer that best aligns with your goals—not just the highest number. Sometimes the strongest offer is the one that’s clean, flexible, and most likely to close smoothly.

Negotiating the Right Way

Negotiation is an art—and I take it seriously. My goal is always to create a win-win scenario that protects your best interests while keeping the deal on track.

If we receive multiple offers (which isn’t uncommon in our market), I’ll guide you through each one objectively, ensuring we thoroughly review every term before you make a decision.

The Agreement & Escrow Deposit

Once we’ve accepted an offer, we’ll move into the formal contract stage. This involves a signed purchase agreement and an initial deposit from the buyer—held in escrow until all conditions are met.

Every contract has key deadlines and contingency periods, and I’ll make sure you’re crystal clear on each step of the timeline to keep the process moving smoothly.

A Few Tips to Keep Things Simple:

Get Everything in Writing:

Verbal agreements don’t carry much weight in real estate. I’ll help draft and organize all paperwork—including counteroffers and amendments—so everything is clearly documented and signed by both parties.

Stick to the Timeline:

Once we’re in escrow, there will be specific deadlines for inspections, loan approvals, and more. Staying on schedule ensures everything moves forward as planned. I’ll keep you updated at every milestone, so you always know what’s next.