How to Compete with Cash Buyers in a Seller’s Market

Tom Ireland • July 13, 2016

Sellers often prefer bids that are all cash. If yours isn't, there are some things that you can do to improve your chances of getting the property. The post How to Compete with Cash Buyers in a Seller’s Market appeared first on Andy Schildhorn, PREC.

Sellers often prefer bids that are all cash. If yours isn’t, there are some things that you can do to improve your chances of getting the property. These include:

  1. Put in your top offer right away.
  2. Increase your offer.
  3. Try to accommodate special terms from the seller.
  4. Offer flexibility.
  5. Get everything done in advance with regards to paperwork, etc.
  6. Make it personal.
  7. Make an “as is” offer.

For more details on putting these tips to use, read this article on Forbes.

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