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Bob Ramalho May 11, 2022

Offering Asking Price: Is This Offer Competitive In The Current Market?

Offering Asking Price: Is This Offer Competitive In The Current Market?The current real estate market is incredibly competitive, and a lot of potential homeowners are wondering how they can separate themselves from the crowd. In the past, many people would think about how much under the asking price they could offer and still get the house. Now, it appears that the market has flipped. It is not unusual for a seller to have dozens of offers on the first day, so what do potential buyers need to do to be competitive?

Houses Are Selling Quickly

The current market is highly abnormal. According to statistics that have been published, the average house receives close to five offers and sales in just over two weeks. When a house has received multiple offers, it is not unusual for a property to sell above asking. A lot of sellers have so many offers that they are able to save money on housing costs by accepting an all-cash offer.

Buyers Must Be Prudent

Ultimately, buyers need to pay attention to market conditions if they want to submit a competitive offer. In today’s market, the list price is typically the start of the negotiating process. Therefore, buyers need to know this when they put an offer together. At the same time, buyers need to make sure they do not increase their offer too much, or they could end up buying a house that they cannot afford. 

Planning Ahead Is Critical

It is critical for buyers to set their budget and their expectations ahead of time. That way, they know exactly how much house they can afford. Buyers also need to know when to walk away. Even though it is tempting to fall in love with a house, keep in mind that there are other properties available. Buyers need to put their best foot forward if they want to put themselves in the best position possible to be successful. 

Will The Market Change?

Even though the real estate market does traditionally cycle, it is impossible to predict what is going to happen in the future. Furthermore, changing mortgage rates could have an immediate and drastic impact on the real estate market. Buyers need to be vigilant and understand what the current market looks like. 

 

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Offer, Real Estate, Real Estate Value

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