How to Win a Bidding War as a Buyer in Merrimack Valley



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 The market in the Merrimack Valley is hot right now, and as a buyer you may be finding it difficult to purchase a home. Because of this, you're going to need a good buyer's agent who is willing to ask a lot of questions to the seller and do a lot of negotiating on your behalf. Some important questions to consider when making an attractive offer would be:

  • When do the sellers want to close, or would they consider a lease-back option?
  • What unique needs do the sellers have that you could satisfy?
  • Do the sellers have a series of home inspections that they would like to sell to the buyer?
  • Ideally, when would they like to decide on an offer?
  • Do they want to carry seller financing?
  • Are there any preferences with appliances or amenities they want to include or sell separately?
  • Would the sellers consider a sliding scale or variable offer?
  •  Could the buyer's agent present the offer directly to them?

These are the questions that you can use to get a feel for the seller's needs, and this can be immensely helpful in writing them an enticing offer. This will surely help you and your buyer's agent to win a bid on a home that you love.

With all this being said, please don't hesitate to contact me if you need any assistance buying or selling in Merrimack Valley. I would be happy to help you!