When the market is tipped in the seller’s favor – as it is now – the chances that you will be competing with other buyers increase.
Naturally, you’ll want to do anything to make your offer the most attractive, from offering above asking price to getting preapproved or prequalified for a home loan. You might also be tempted to waive contingencies that could scare a seller away from your offer.
But is that really a good idea?
I agree with this article from The Mortgage Reports that urges buyers to use caution when thinking about waiving contingencies.
Those contingencies are there to protect you and can be used as a negotiating tool. One common contingency is the home inspection and its results. Some buyers want to be able to duck out of the deal if they find the results of the inspection anything other than “satisfactory.” This is a red flag for sellers; it’s vague and could let a buyer out for any reason.
How can you craft an offer with contingencies that protects you and makes the seller happy? Call me! I will guide you through the process so that you can put forth an offer that, hopefully, they can’t refuse.
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