Should You Wait for a Better Offer?



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Should you accept the first offer on your home, or hold out for a better one? In today’s real estate climate, we are in an extremely active seller’s market. It’s important for you to take advantage of this opportunity and sell your home for top dollar in a short amount of time.

That means once your property is priced at true market value, several buyers will be attracted to your property.

Recently, a property sat on the market for six months because it did not have a garage and it was priced a little above market value. We strategically adjusted the price and elevated the quality of the property using professional services like professional photography, home staging, and videography posted online. Once we achieved that, we began to get offers coming in.


Had we accepted the first offer, we would have lost $43,000 in leveraging for that client. What I mean by that is when the first offer comes in, it’s important to understand that other offers will follow when the home is priced right. The agent can leverage that first offer so you can achieve the best time frame for your sale, get the best price, and the best terms and conditions.

If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!