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Robert Adams explains, "How to get your Offer Accepted in this Hot Seller's Real Estate Market!"

5/3/2017

Las Vegas is currently in a hot seller's market and with inventory remaining very low, deals are getting harder and harder to lock down. Listings under $300,000 are selling within a week if not days and if priced right will have multiple offers and biddings wars.

The article below I wrote in 2013 when we were also in a very strong seller's market. Since all of these tips still apply I thought I would remind everyone what works when it comes to getting your offer accepted so you don't continuously get out bid by other buyers.

With that being said, if you find a property that you want to purchase, it is important that you write up a clean, strong offer. Here are some tips to getting your offer(s) Accepted:

1.) Run the CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) and find out an educated estimated value of the property.

2.) Offer a strong purchase price. With homes selling around 10% above apprasisal value you will want to make your offer slightly above the CMA value. Offering less will get your rejected (NOT COUNTERED) 9 times out of 10.

3.) Always submit your highest and best offer the first time. Do not expect to start low and counter to a higher offer. With an average of a dozen offers on a property at any given time, listing agents are now only countering the best offer in front of them and then rejecting the others.

4.) Keep your offer clean. Pay your own closing closts, inspections, appraisals, etc. This will give the seller less items they have to counter. This will also show the seller and the listing agent that you and your buying agent are in tune with the market and it should make the process a smoother deal. When agents/buyers/sellers are not on the same page and in tune with the market it can cause problems once in escrow and the chances of closing the deal decreases drastically.

5.) Write up the purchase contract to purchase the property "As-Is". This means you can still get an inspection in your "Due Diligence Period" and find out the condition of the property. Do not expect the seller to pay for any of these repairs as you are buying the property "As-Is". If the repairs are minor than we advise you proceed and make the repairs yourself once you close on the property. If there are unforeseen major repairs then you can renegotiate the purchase price at that time or cancel escrow and get your EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) fully refunded. Again writing up the offer "As-Is" will keep your offer clean and less things for the listing agent/seller to counter.

6.) Submit your POF (Proof of Funds) or Pre-Approval Letter with your purchase contract so the sellers know you are capable of buying the property.

7.) This step is not a must but it does make your offer a little more competitive. Increase your EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) to slightly above the requested amount in the listing. For example if they are asking for $1,500 EMD give them $2,000. This shows them that you are serious about buying this property and you are willing to put more money down than the other bidders.

8.) Have your agent write an email or cover letter accompanying the offer explaining that you the buyer and them the buyer's agent are aware of the market conditions and have attached a clean, strong offer that includes: and list the items above that you have agreed to only because of the condition of the market ex: higher price, paying your own fees, as-is, higher emd, POF or preapproval letter, etc.

If you practice all of these steps when submitting your offers in the current market here in Las Vegas or Henderson you will have a better success rate of getting your offers Accepted. If you would like my team and I to represent you in purchasing your next home please send us what type of home you are looking for by filling out our Buyer's Form. If you need Sell your home please fill out ourSeller's Form.

We hope this is informative and we thank you for your business!