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6 Strategies for Representing Buyers in Today’s Market

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For best results, host a training class or have a sales meeting discussion to review the following six buyer strategies designed to provide the highest value and achieve their buyer’s objectives for purchasing a home: Over-communicate how to compete as a buyer in today’s market. Be relentless and resourceful.

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Tempted by Those ‘We Buy Houses’ Ads? Weigh the Pros and Cons

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Not only do they guarantee a cash sale, but they also extend a no-obligation offer and will close on the sale within 30 days. Another big name in the industry uses the common three-word phrase in their brand, “We Buy Houses.” Buyers purchase their branding and marketing system, as well as exclusive rights to a territory.

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Should I Sell My House in 2022? Factors to Help You Decide

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Sales of existing homes fell for the second consecutive month by 2.7% Sales dropped from March 2021 in all four major US regions. Prices in March 2022 were 15% higher than a year before for existing home sales. With a cash buyer, there’s no worry about mortgage approval or financing contingencies delaying the sales process.

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Buying a House Online? How to Get it Done in 15 Steps

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They’ll know whether offering a rent-back period could sweeten the deal, or if it’s more common to pay seller closing costs. Many automated valuation models lag actual sales data and could be outdated. You’re getting a feel for the market, and that quick sale just told you it’s probably a good area. When it’s a bad idea.

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I Want to Buy a House in 2021. How Much Should I Offer Over the Asking Price?

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Home sales have skyrocketed, and home inventory is historically low. Ask your agent specifically about list-to-sales-price for those comps — how much the house was listed for and how much it actually sold for in the end. You see a house you love, and it’s listed at $300,000. Perfect match, right? Not so fast.

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Everything You Need to Know About Making an Offer: 15 Tips for Homebuyers

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Your offer will be stronger if you build in some wiggle room relating to factors that might seriously entice the seller to pick you: Can you offer rent-back? No sales contingency? Make sure your agent stresses that your offer doesn’t contain a sales contingency. A bigger down payment? Source: (Pixabay / Pexels).