[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f3s789dxkmxpwn":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":34,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":38},{"item":4,"previous":22,"next":28},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":9,"isInfographic":14,"categories":15,"isVideo":14,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":20,"updatedAt":21},15379,"tips-for-making-your-best-offer-on-a-home","Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home","\u003Cp>While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low.\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230718\u002F20230726-Tips-for-making-your-best-offer-on-a-home.jpg","\u003Cp>While the wild ride that was the \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F30\u002Ftodays-real-estate-market-the-unicorns-have-galloped-off\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">‘unicorn’ years\u003C\u002Fa> of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F07\u002F06\u002Ftodays-housing-inventory-is-a-sweet-spot-for-sellers\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">supply of homes\u003C\u002Fa> for sale is still low. If you’re looking to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F07\u002F13\u002Fhow-remote-work-expands-your-homebuying-horizons\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">buy a home\u003C\u002Fa> this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars is in the rearview mirror, but you may still come up against some multiple-offer scenarios.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Here are a few things to consider to help you put your best foot forward when making an offer on a \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F27\u002Fwhy-homeownership-wins-in-the-long-run\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">home\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>1. Lean on a Real Estate Professional\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Rely on an agent who can support your goals and help you understand what’s happening in today’s housing market. \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F22\u002Fwhy-buyers-need-an-expert-agent-by-their-side\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">Agents are experts\u003C\u002Fa> in the local market and on the national trends too. They’ll use both of those areas of expertise to make sure you have all the information you need to move with confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Plus, they know what’s worked for other buyers in your area and what sellers may be looking for in an offer. It may seem simple, but catering to what a seller needs can help your offer stand out. As an article from \u003Cem>Forbes\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forbes.com\u002Fadvisor\u002Fmortgages\u002Freal-estate\u002Fhousing-market-predictions\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>\"Getting to know a local realtor where you’re hoping to buy can also potentially give you a crucial edge in a tight housing market.\"\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>2. Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Having a \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F07\u002F03\u002Fevaluating-your-wants-and-needs-as-a-homebuyer-matters-more-today\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">clear budget\u003C\u002Fa> in mind is especially important right now given the current \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F04\u002F26\u002Fthe-three-factors-affecting-home-affordability-today\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">affordability\u003C\u002Fa> challenges. The best way to get a clear picture of what you can borrow is to work with a lender so you can get \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F16\u002Fa-crucial-first-step-mortgage-pre-approval-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">pre-approved\u003C\u002Fa> for a home loan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That’ll help you be more financially confident because you’ll have a better understanding of your numbers. It shows sellers you’re serious, too. And that can give you a competitive edge if you do get into a multiple-offer scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>3. Make a Fair Offer\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>It’s only natural to want the best deal you can get on a home. However, submitting an offer that’s too low does have some risks. You don’t want to make an offer that will be tossed out as soon as it’s received just to see if it sticks. As \u003Cem>Realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.realtor.com\u002Fadvice\u002Fbuy\u002Ffive-tips-successful-lowball-offer\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">explains\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“. . . \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>an offer price that’s significantly lower than the listing price, is often rejected by sellers who feel insulted \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>. . . Most listing agents try to get their sellers to at least enter negotiations with buyers, to counteroffer with a number a little closer to the list price. However,\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem> if a seller is offended by a buyer or isn’t taking the buyer seriously, there’s not much you, or the real estate agent, can do.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>The expertise your agent brings to this part of the process will help you stay competitive and find a price that’s fair to you and the seller.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>4. Trust Your Agent’s Expertise Throughout Negotiations\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>During the \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F09\u002Fwhy-you-cant-compare-now-to-the-unicorn-years-of-the-housing-market-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">‘unicorn’ years\u003C\u002Fa> of housing, some buyers skipped home inspections or didn’t ask for concessions from the seller in order to submit the winning bid on a home. An article from \u003Cem>Bankrate\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bankrate.com\u002Freal-estate\u002Fsmart-way-to-waive-home-inspection\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">explains\u003C\u002Fa> this isn’t happening as often today, and that’s good news:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“While the market has largely calmed down since then, sellers are still very much in the driver’s seat in this era of scarce housing inventory. It’s not as common for buyers to waive inspections anymore, but it does still happen. . . .\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem> It’s in the buyer’s best interest to have a home inspected \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>. . .\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem> Inspections alert you to existing or potential problems with the home, giving you not just an early heads up but also a useful negotiating tactic\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>Fortunately, \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F07\u002F05\u002Ftwo-questions-to-ask-yourself-if-youre-considering-buying-a-home\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">today’s market\u003C\u002Fa> is different, and you may have more negotiating power than before. When putting together an offer, your trusted real estate advisor will help you think through what levers to pull and which ones you may not want to compromise on.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>When you buy a home this summer, let’s connect so you have an expert on your side who can help you make your best offer.\u003C\u002Fp>",false,[16],{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},5,"For Buyers","buyers","2023-07-26T10:30:00Z","2023-07-26T10:30:59Z",{"id":23,"slug":24,"title":25,"featuredImage":26,"publishedAt":27,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},15389,"dont-fall-for-the-next-shocking-headlines-about-home-prices","Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230724\u002F20230725-Don-t-Fall-for-the-Next-Shocking-Headlines-About-Home-Prices.jpg","2023-07-25T10:30:00Z",{"id":29,"slug":30,"title":31,"featuredImage":32,"publishedAt":33,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},15396,"homebuyers-are-still-more-active-than-usual","Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230726\u002F20230727-homebuyers-are-still-more-active-than-usual.jpg","2023-07-27T10:30:00Z",{"cover":35,"open":36,"shareSpread":37},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[39,43,44,48,52,56,60,64,68,72,76,80,84,88,92,96,100,104,108,112,116,120,124,128,132,136,140,144,148,152],{"id":40,"name":41,"slug":42},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},{"id":45,"name":46,"slug":47},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":49,"name":50,"slug":51},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":53,"name":54,"slug":55},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":57,"name":58,"slug":59},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":61,"name":62,"slug":63},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":65,"name":66,"slug":67},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":69,"name":70,"slug":71},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":73,"name":74,"slug":75},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":77,"name":78,"slug":79},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":81,"name":82,"slug":83},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":85,"name":86,"slug":87},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":89,"name":90,"slug":91},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":93,"name":94,"slug":95},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":97,"name":98,"slug":99},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":101,"name":102,"slug":103},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":105,"name":106,"slug":107},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":109,"name":110,"slug":111},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":113,"name":114,"slug":115},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":117,"name":118,"slug":119},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":121,"name":122,"slug":123},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":125,"name":126,"slug":127},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":129,"name":130,"slug":131},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":133,"name":134,"slug":135},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":137,"name":138,"slug":139},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":141,"name":142,"slug":143},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":145,"name":146,"slug":147},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":149,"name":150,"slug":151},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":153,"name":154,"slug":155},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]