Dealing with a Low Offer
When selling
your home bear in
mind the fact that the offer process is not personal. A low ball
offer on your home is not intended as an affront to you! Just as you
are trying to get the most money out of your home, the buyers are
trying to get the best deal. Don't reject a buyer from making a
follow-up offer if the initial bid is too low.
There's a lot of competition in the
real estate market today, so it will help to be patient when selling
your home. You have to be realistic with your numbers, but don't sell
because you feel pressured into a sale with a low offer. If the offer
is too low, be patient and you'll eventually get the price you want.
If your home has been listed for sale
for a protracted period, then you must get with your Realtor to
adjust your marketing plan accordingly. There are a number of things
a seller can do to adjust their marketing plan. You can always add an
updated photo of the home featuring any new improvements you may have
added, or you might spruce up the landscaping around the property.
You can also offer a buyer bonus subject to minimum conditions and
terms. The most aggressive adjustment a seller can make, however, is
usually with the listing price of the home.
The months from August to October are
the months which Florida typically is hit with the highest number of
hurricanes. Remember, though, that Mother Nature isn't reading any
calendars. Today’s buyers are specifically looking for deals
especially during the off-season, and they will be more likely to
tender a low offer during this period.
It's difficult to stay abreast on top
of all of the latest tips and tricks coming out about selling real
estate. Enlisting the help of a professional who is fine-tuned and
keeps up to date on the market is a tremendous value, especially if
you have a full-time job or career which demands a lot of your time.
My name is Cheryl
Lopes and I, along
with my proven team of real estate professionals, want to be your
biggest advocate and 'one-stop' resource provider for all real estate
and related information. Let
me show you how to experience the wonderfully powerful results of
highly effective marketing today!