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Brandice and her team go to bat for their clients on everything from preferred timeline, inspections, closing costs, backup offers, repairs, and so much more. MORE
In today’s active seller’s market with multiple offers, as a homebuyer, you need to make sure you’ve found an agent who’s truly committed to helping you find your next home at favorable terms. MORE
Sellers are reaping the benefits from this shift in demand—it’s likely they’ll receive multiple offers on their homes and that they will sell for more than they may have pre-COVID. We find that deadlines really help drive offers and get an auction-type environment going,” says Medford. MORE
Multiple offers? how to buy a house before selling yours” is a trending Google search term (spiking 160% last week) so offering an answer in blog form is a wise move. As we all know, there’s more to an offer than price. The backup offer. MORE
The contingent label in a listing indicates that the seller has accepted the offer; however, certain things need to happen before things can move on. The contingent status typically allows the home to be shown to other possible buyers, allowing backup offers to be made. MORE
We had 8 FANTASTIC offers, and honestly, my clients would have been happy accepting any one of them. After 50ish showings over the weekend, my clients were thrilled with the eight offers that came in. However, I let them know that we should take every offer with a grain of salt. MORE
They had put offers on eight homes with no success, and felt that their agents were not advocating for them. Wary of more heartbreak, Jewelie and Andy held off on making any offers the first few times we toured. The post Backup for the Win in Woodstock! MORE
An invaluable resource we offer our clients is our First Impressions Concierge , where we have local contractors identify which renovations, remodeling projects, and staging elements will help your home sell for more money. MORE
As any seller would be, you’re thrilled when an offer comes in for your property — but that excitement fades when you find out it’s contingent on the sale of the buyer’s home. An ideal situation would be to receive an offer without a home sale contingency. MORE
The buyers fell in love and made an offer, and you let out a great, big sigh of relief when the contract was signed. Then it happens—another offer comes in, and a better one at that. Buyers can also take backup offers (more on these options later). MORE
We actually received multiple offers. It is currently under contract, and I have a backup offer as well,” she notes. The new owners, she says, made an offer without even seeing the property in person. MORE
Of the four luxury real estate sales I closed in April, three of the transactions were backup offers, and another I secured for my client through targeted outreach with an “I have a buyer letter.” MORE
Learn the number of days these houses have been staying on the market before an offer is made. Learn if the offers have been below the asking price, full asking price, or if a bidding war took place. Even if you are outbid, make your best offer a backup offer. MORE
If you want to win more bidding wars, you can’t keep writing offers the same way you always have. When you’re up against five, 10, or even 50+ other offers, the smallest details can have the biggest impact. Listen as we discuss the five parts of an offer (and which one matters most in today’s market), the 3 C’s of winning bidding wars (confidence, communication, and creativity), and how to get clues from the listing agent that will help your buyer win. MORE
Condos offer more options, at a (relative) bargain. Aside from price appreciation, having an existing residence in a competitive market offers buyers a significant advantage over out-of-towners when it comes to potential future deals. While the pandemic has generated countless stories of wealthy buyers purchasing remotely, for sellers sorting through an abundance of offers, a buyer who has seen the property in person and is able to move quickly will almost always be more appealing. MORE
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. Can you Make an Offer on a Contingent Home? The Definition of Contingent. MORE
In numerous cities, home buyer demand is up while inventory stays low– leaving house hunters fighting it out in multiple-offers scenarios and sellers attempting to browse everything. The purchasers will not get this cashback if they back out of the offer unless defined in the agreement. MORE
A home listed as contingent means the seller has accepted an offer. Essentially, contingent listings still have contingencies to be fulfilled in order for the sale to go through, so the seller may still be open to other offers. A backup offer is not uncommon in real estate sales. MORE
” RomeoDiSantillo drove to the home, FaceTimed the buyers to showcase the exterior (she couldn’t get in), the neighborhood, the neighbors and the street location, submitted an offer and completed inspections, and the virtual closing went off without a hitch. MORE
You can even take it a step further by tapping into our network of Simple Sale buyers to get a real offer on your property. Find out what a cash buyer would offer. He also looks at comparable sales in the area before making a cash offer. MORE
Agents told Inman that they typically only see a small proportion of backup offers become primary offers, but the tactic can still prove beneficial for both seller and backup buyer. MORE
” Bess described the bidding wars in Logan and central Utah as “insane,” with homes on the market for only 12 hours receiving anywhere from 20 to 40 offers – and all well above asking price. “And it was a cash offer,” she said. MORE
If you want to win more bidding wars, you can’t keep writing offers the same way you always have. When you’re up against 5, 10, or even 50+ other offers, the smallest details can have the biggest impact. Winning isn’t easy when you’re one of 10 or 20 offers. MORE
I will breakdown some tangible housing market numbers for the month of May below, and then offer a few personal thoughts on what I have observed in the Park City housing market as of late. A busy spring evening on Park City’s iconic Main Street. MORE
After viewing the pending home with hopes of submitting a backup offer, I was able to discover that the house next door was built by the same builder and was just about to hit the market. Congrats to the Bernstein family on the purchase of their absolutely stunning new home. MORE
Of the four luxury real estate sales I closed in April, three of the transactions were backup offers, and another I secured for my client through targeted outreach with an "I have a buyer letter.". Courtesy of Grace Keister of First Team Real Estate . MORE
But if you truly dig the vibe, there may be a slim chance—the sellers are accepting backup offers. realtor.com Authentic midcentury modern time capsules like this beauty in Rancho Mirage, CA , don’t land on the market often. And when they do, they wind up selling in a flash. MORE
An invaluable resource we offer our clients is our First Impressions Concierge , where we have local contractors identify which renovations, remodeling projects, and staging elements will help your home sell for more money. Everyone thinks about the price, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty, your agent will be going to bat for you on a timeline, inspections, home warranty, closing costs, backup offers, repairs, and more. MORE
Multiple offers are being seen in Park City, and regularly in Salt Lake City, where buyers would be wise to write strong, clean offers when purchasing. It’s official, springtime is in the air in Park City. MORE
In most cases, a property is listed as “under contract” once a buyer has made an offer and the seller has accepted. Since it’s possible for any of these items to fall through along the way, seller’s agents will sometimes take backup offers. MORE
Their lender’s availability over the weekend and communication with the listing agent played a huge role in helping their offer get accepted. TERMS : Chris and Anna beat out 4 other buyers, even though their offer was not the highest in price. MORE
You can put so much effort into prepping your house for sale that you forget what happens after you receive an offer. Sale pending is the status in between active and sold, which indicates that you’ve accepted an offer and are in the process of selling, but that the sale is not yet completed. MORE
This solution is offered exclusively through local real estate professionals who were trained as Knock Certified Agents. Knock said that it will provide a backup offer on the old house just in case it doesn’t sell within six months, but Knock claims 90% of homes sell in 90 days or less. MORE
Backup offer Related Topics 
Inman
JUNE 3, 2021
Agents told Inman that they typically only see a small proportion of backup offers become primary offers, but the tactic can still prove beneficial for both seller and backup buyer.
Realtor.com
JANUARY 12, 2021
The buyers fell in love and made an offer, and you let out a great, big sigh of relief when the contract was signed. Then it happens—another offer comes in, and a better one at that. Buyers can also take backup offers (more on these options later).
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
This solution is offered exclusively through local real estate professionals who were trained as Knock Certified Agents. Knock said that it will provide a backup offer on the old house just in case it doesn’t sell within six months, but Knock claims 90% of homes sell in 90 days or less.
Housing Wire
APRIL 8, 2021
” Bess described the bidding wars in Logan and central Utah as “insane,” with homes on the market for only 12 hours receiving anywhere from 20 to 40 offers – and all well above asking price. “And it was a cash offer,” she said.
Point2Homes
DECEMBER 8, 2020
A home listed as contingent means the seller has accepted an offer. Essentially, contingent listings still have contingencies to be fulfilled in order for the sale to go through, so the seller may still be open to other offers. A backup offer is not uncommon in real estate sales.
The Residential Specialist
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Sellers are reaping the benefits from this shift in demand—it’s likely they’ll receive multiple offers on their homes and that they will sell for more than they may have pre-COVID. We find that deadlines really help drive offers and get an auction-type environment going,” says Medford.
First Team Real Estate
MAY 27, 2021
Of the four luxury real estate sales I closed in April, three of the transactions were backup offers, and another I secured for my client through targeted outreach with an “I have a buyer letter.”
Realtor.com
APRIL 9, 2021
In most cases, a property is listed as “under contract” once a buyer has made an offer and the seller has accepted. Since it’s possible for any of these items to fall through along the way, seller’s agents will sometimes take backup offers.
First Team Real Estate
MAY 14, 2021
Brandice and her team go to bat for their clients on everything from preferred timeline, inspections, closing costs, backup offers, repairs, and so much more.
The Living Room
MAY 24, 2021
We had 8 FANTASTIC offers, and honestly, my clients would have been happy accepting any one of them. After 50ish showings over the weekend, my clients were thrilled with the eight offers that came in. However, I let them know that we should take every offer with a grain of salt.
HomeLight
DECEMBER 31, 2020
You can put so much effort into prepping your house for sale that you forget what happens after you receive an offer. Sale pending is the status in between active and sold, which indicates that you’ve accepted an offer and are in the process of selling, but that the sale is not yet completed.
Realty Biz
MAY 24, 2021
Learn the number of days these houses have been staying on the market before an offer is made. Learn if the offers have been below the asking price, full asking price, or if a bidding war took place. Even if you are outbid, make your best offer a backup offer.
The Living Room
AUGUST 3, 2020
After viewing the pending home with hopes of submitting a backup offer, I was able to discover that the house next door was built by the same builder and was just about to hit the market. Congrats to the Bernstein family on the purchase of their absolutely stunning new home.
The Living Room
JUNE 6, 2021
They had put offers on eight homes with no success, and felt that their agents were not advocating for them. Wary of more heartbreak, Jewelie and Andy held off on making any offers the first few times we toured. The post Backup for the Win in Woodstock!
Easy Agent Pro
JUNE 8, 2021
Multiple offers? how to buy a house before selling yours” is a trending Google search term (spiking 160% last week) so offering an answer in blog form is a wise move. As we all know, there’s more to an offer than price. The backup offer.
HomeLight
OCTOBER 20, 2020
As any seller would be, you’re thrilled when an offer comes in for your property — but that excitement fades when you find out it’s contingent on the sale of the buyer’s home. An ideal situation would be to receive an offer without a home sale contingency.
RIS Media
MAY 14, 2021
” RomeoDiSantillo drove to the home, FaceTimed the buyers to showcase the exterior (she couldn’t get in), the neighborhood, the neighbors and the street location, submitted an offer and completed inspections, and the virtual closing went off without a hitch.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 31, 2020
But if you truly dig the vibe, there may be a slim chance—the sellers are accepting backup offers. realtor.com Authentic midcentury modern time capsules like this beauty in Rancho Mirage, CA , don’t land on the market often. And when they do, they wind up selling in a flash.
Realtor.com
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
We actually received multiple offers. It is currently under contract, and I have a backup offer as well,” she notes. The new owners, she says, made an offer without even seeing the property in person.
First Team Real Estate
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
In today’s active seller’s market with multiple offers, as a homebuyer, you need to make sure you’ve found an agent who’s truly committed to helping you find your next home at favorable terms.
Luxury Real Estate Blog
MAY 27, 2021
Of the four luxury real estate sales I closed in April, three of the transactions were backup offers, and another I secured for my client through targeted outreach with an "I have a buyer letter.". Courtesy of Grace Keister of First Team Real Estate .
RIS Media
MAY 19, 2021
The contingent label in a listing indicates that the seller has accepted the offer; however, certain things need to happen before things can move on. The contingent status typically allows the home to be shown to other possible buyers, allowing backup offers to be made.
First Team Real Estate
DECEMBER 7, 2020
In numerous cities, home buyer demand is up while inventory stays low– leaving house hunters fighting it out in multiple-offers scenarios and sellers attempting to browse everything. The purchasers will not get this cashback if they back out of the offer unless defined in the agreement.
First Team Real Estate
DECEMBER 14, 2020
An invaluable resource we offer our clients is our First Impressions Concierge , where we have local contractors identify which renovations, remodeling projects, and staging elements will help your home sell for more money.
HomeLight
DECEMBER 31, 2020
You can even take it a step further by tapping into our network of Simple Sale buyers to get a real offer on your property. Find out what a cash buyer would offer. He also looks at comparable sales in the area before making a cash offer.
HomeLight
MARCH 15, 2021
If you want to win more bidding wars, you can’t keep writing offers the same way you always have. When you’re up against five, 10, or even 50+ other offers, the smallest details can have the biggest impact. Listen as we discuss the five parts of an offer (and which one matters most in today’s market), the 3 C’s of winning bidding wars (confidence, communication, and creativity), and how to get clues from the listing agent that will help your buyer win.
HomeLight
OCTOBER 5, 2020
If you want to win more bidding wars, you can’t keep writing offers the same way you always have. When you’re up against 5, 10, or even 50+ other offers, the smallest details can have the biggest impact. Winning isn’t easy when you’re one of 10 or 20 offers.
First Team Real Estate
DECEMBER 13, 2020
An invaluable resource we offer our clients is our First Impressions Concierge , where we have local contractors identify which renovations, remodeling projects, and staging elements will help your home sell for more money. Everyone thinks about the price, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty, your agent will be going to bat for you on a timeline, inspections, home warranty, closing costs, backup offers, repairs, and more.
Realtor.com
MARCH 26, 2021
Condos offer more options, at a (relative) bargain. Aside from price appreciation, having an existing residence in a competitive market offers buyers a significant advantage over out-of-towners when it comes to potential future deals. While the pandemic has generated countless stories of wealthy buyers purchasing remotely, for sellers sorting through an abundance of offers, a buyer who has seen the property in person and is able to move quickly will almost always be more appealing.
Luxury Real Estate Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Multiple offers are being seen in Park City, and regularly in Salt Lake City, where buyers would be wise to write strong, clean offers when purchasing. It’s official, springtime is in the air in Park City.
Luxury Real Estate Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
I will breakdown some tangible housing market numbers for the month of May below, and then offer a few personal thoughts on what I have observed in the Park City housing market as of late. A busy spring evening on Park City’s iconic Main Street.
The Living Room
MARCH 15, 2021
Their lender’s availability over the weekend and communication with the listing agent played a huge role in helping their offer get accepted. TERMS : Chris and Anna beat out 4 other buyers, even though their offer was not the highest in price.
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