Following these home buying tips will help you put yourself in the best position to have your bid accepted.

1. Get your financing updated and sharp.
– Most importantly, get pre-approved, not prequalified, so you have a real loan commitment letter that includes specific conditions to close, including approving the property. Contact me for the best people to assist you in obtaining your financing.

2. Educate yourself on the market.
– Sometimes the first house you see is the perfect house, but better to know the market so you’re ready to act quickly when the right home comes along.

3. Make your bid attractive; keep it simple for the seller.
– Eliminate as many contingencies as possible before offering, especially the sale of your existing home.

4. Be aware and accommodating of the seller’s needs.
– Find out what closing date or other terms are important to the seller and try to accommodate them.

5. Starting early, consider solutions to significant potential hurdles.
– For example, if there is potential for a difference between the price and appraised value, offer a solution at the time of offer.

6. Inspection Considerations
– Outline what you intend to accomplish with your inspection. If there is deferred maintenance that you plan to do after close and not ask the seller to address, state that with your offer.

Do you want more insider home buying tips specifically tailored to your scenario? 

Contact me today to set a time for a brief phone call to go over your specifics and questions. 

I am happy to help, Rich