Hank Miller Team

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Should you consider a backup offer? Are backup offers good options for home buyers and sellers? In highly competitive housing markets with desperate buyers and multiple offers, it might seem pointless to write a backup offer, but why not? What is a Backup Offer?

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 12, 2021

While laws vary by state, in general, up until that contract is signed by both parties—even after counteroffers have been sent out—all new offers can be considered and accepted. That’s why it’s so important that sellers are confident that they want to accept an offer before signing. Here’s what home sellers need to know.

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Norada Real Estate

APRIL 20, 2023

Can a seller accept another offer while under contract? If a house is under contract, can I still make an offer? Understanding the Real Estate Contract Before we delve into the common questions about the real estate market, it is important to first understand the real estate contract.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

For example, if a home sale is contingent or pending, can you still make an offer? How your real estate agent markets your property when an offer has been accepted can have vital implications. When a home sale is listed as contingent, it means that the seller has accepted an offer with contingencies.

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RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2022

Take time to understand the current housing market. There’s no guarantee that the property you like will be available when you’re ready to make an offer. You’ll want to be sure you understand the current market and what houses are available. Is it a buyer’s market or a seller’s market?

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HomeLight

JULY 23, 2021

Since most homes for sale are made available through the MLS — which syndicates to lots of different real estate websites and makes properties available to all agents within the region — it’s fair to wonder if a house with an offer on it will be removed from the MLS. Will a house with an offer on it be removed from the MLS?

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

For example, states such as North Carolina and Georgia have a due diligence period that works in a similar way. The home will revert to “option pending” on the market and sellers can only accept backup offers during this time. If you don’t know what you want, the line disappears too quickly. Is this refundable?

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