5 tips to make sure your house offer is accepted:
1. Stress your position
First-time buyers with no chain make for attractive buyers. Your seller may be looking to move as soon as possible and if you’re in a good position, you should make that clear as it will make you more attractive than other potential buyers.
2. Build relationships
Building a relationship with your estate agent will help ensure you’re getting the best possible advice about your purchase. Try and go into their offices, rather than having a phone call, and sit down with them to discuss your requirements so that later down the line they can put a face to your name.
3. Act quickly
Sellers don't want time wasters. If you like the look of a property, don't dawdle—be the first to get a viewing. Being proactive is one way to show the seller you're a serious contender.
4. Put a price on it
While a bit of negotiating is to be expected, don't go too low. This can cause tension with the seller and you may end up losing the property altogether if someone else offers a higher price. You should try to avoid round numbers to prevent yourself from making the same bid as someone else.
5. Protect your purchase once accepted
Once your offer has been accepted, ask for the property to be taken off the market straight away. This can minimise the chances of additional offers coming in over and above yours and finding you’ve been trumped.
1. Stress your position
First-time buyers with no chain make for attractive buyers. Your seller may be looking to move as soon as possible and if you’re in a good position, you should make that clear as it will make you more attractive than other potential buyers.
2. Build relationships
Building a relationship with your estate agent will help ensure you’re getting the best possible advice about your purchase. Try and go into their offices, rather than having a phone call, and sit down with them to discuss your requirements so that later down the line they can put a face to your name.
3. Act quickly
Sellers don't want time wasters. If you like the look of a property, don't dawdle—be the first to get a viewing. Being proactive is one way to show the seller you're a serious contender.
4. Put a price on it
While a bit of negotiating is to be expected, don't go too low. This can cause tension with the seller and you may end up losing the property altogether if someone else offers a higher price. You should try to avoid round numbers to prevent yourself from making the same bid as someone else.
5. Protect your purchase once accepted
Once your offer has been accepted, ask for the property to be taken off the market straight away. This can minimise the chances of additional offers coming in over and above yours and finding you’ve been trumped.