10/06/2026
The highest offer isn’t automatically the best offer.
Price matters—obviously. But when I’m reviewing offers with a seller, I’m looking at a lot more than the number at the top of the page.
I’m looking at the conditions. The deposit. Financing. Completion and possession dates. Included items. Timelines. Chatting with the buyer’s agent about the buyer's position. And, most importantly, how likely that offer is to actually make it from accepted to SOLD.
I’ve been in enough negotiations to know that an extra few thousand dollars on paper doesn’t necessarily make an offer stronger.
A clean offer from a well-prepared buyer, with a solid deposit and terms that line up with my seller’s plans, can sometimes be far more attractive than a higher offer loaded with conditions, awkward dates, or unnecessary risk.
And sometimes? The highest offer really is the best offer. Take the money and run. 😂
My job isn’t to make that decision for my clients. My job is to pull each offer apart, explain where the strengths and risks are, and make sure they understand exactly what they’re choosing—and why.
Because negotiating a home sale isn’t just about chasing the biggest number.
It’s about getting the best overall deal to the finish line.