Is There a Secret to Submitting a Winning Offer?

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As the spring real estate market continues to heat up, there is no better time to share some tips on how you can remain competitive in a multiple offer situation. Today, I share five things that will help you get your offer accepted. With inventory as tight as it is, you need to make your offer stand out if you don't want to miss out on the home of your dreams!

Have a strong financial package: Don't wait until you find the perfect home before getting a pre-approval. You need to work with a quality lender, who is willing to go to bat for you and place a call to the listing agent explaining how great you are. You also want to have your proof of funds for your down payment ready.
Present an irresistible offer: You're going to know what you want in terms of close of escrow, purchase prices, etc. - but you really need to take the seller's needs into account. That's where a great agent comes in to play. They will help determine the most feasible course of action for both the buyer and seller.
Make it personal: If the seller is receiving many offers, you need to do something to distinguish yourself. If you have the opportunity to meet the sellers or the neighbors, we highly recommend it. We recommend putting together a small bio that explains what it is about the house that you love and why it's the perfect fit for you.
Don't have any regrets: You want to get your offer in as quickly as possible and make as strong of an offer as you're comfortable making. If you don't get the property, know that you went as high as you were willing to go for it.
Find a great agent: Not only will a great agent advise you on many different details, they will be proactive in reaching out to the listing agent and building that relationship.

As you can see, being prepared is one of the most important things you can do when submitting an offer. If you have any questions about getting yours accepted in a multiple offer situation, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to help you find success in real estate this spring!

Why work with Max Folkers?

There are a lot of great Realtors here in San Diego, but we think we are the perfect choice for your real estate needs. Over the last 10 years, I have had the opportunity to apply the integrity, attention to detail, and work ethic that served me well as a Navy pilot, to helping hundreds of families buy or sell a home of their own in San Diego.

My team and I pride ourselves on using cutting edge technology combined with the latest and greatest marketing information to give you, our clients, access to the most up-to-date information out there. I love what I do, and I love helping families achieve their goals with the greatest asset in their lives, their homes.

Max Folkers Real Estate Team
RE/MAX Pacific
CA BRE # 01466910
619-977-8364
team@maxfolkers.com

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San Diego, CA 92110

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Gary - "I was going to co-own a property but I was a little nervous about making the down payment because that was much more than I had in fluid cash. I told Max that I had a condo in North Park and he told me that it would sell in 10 days and he sold it in a weekend. It was just his knowledge of the market and patience that helped everything go along. He steered us in the right direction and looked out for our interests even though we didn’t realized that’s what he was doing."

Loydene - "My original plan was to list my house in April, sell it in June, and move in July. What actually happened was that we sold it immediately and had to move sooner than expected, which was a good thing! Before Max even listed it, he had gone out and scouted some people that he thought might be interested in buying it. I’ve sold several houses in my life and this transaction definitely went the smoothest. I truly felt I could call him at all hours and he was very responsive to me."

What our happy San Diego clients have to say

"Max is a top-notch agent. You cannot go wrong working with him to sell or buy a home. He has an outstanding marketing campaign that works to sell homes quickly, and has very good negotiating skills that deliver. The best quality about Max is that he truly cares about his clients. He's easy to work with and other agents really enjoy working with him, too. Max makes the escow process smooth. I would definitely recommend Max to my family and friends."

"Before choosing Max as my listing agent, I interviewed several agents. Max was prompt to the initial interview, honest, not pushy, and seemed relaxed and willing to provide his knowledge about the current real esate market. After choosing Max as my listing agent, he was quick to have a person over at my place to help stage my home, had a professional photographer take great pictures, and had my home on the MLS expeditiously. During the offer process, Max offered his advice but always let me make the final decision without making me feel awkward. He is tech savvy and I was able to complete most of the transaction electronically. He has a full-time assistant who is prompt and willing to help when need be. The escrow process was very smooth and Max kept in close communication throughout the entire process. At the end, Max was able to take my property from initial listing to complete sale within two months! Thanks Max for helping make the sale of my home a smooth process!"

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Is There a Secret to Submitting a Winning Offer?