08/11/2026
“SOLD OVER ASKING!”
You might see this said often, but there’s a little more to the story.
When a home receives multiple offers, buyers may offer above the list price to make their offer more competitive. That can be great news for a seller, but the highest number on the page doesn’t always tell the whole story. How the buyer is financing the purchase, whether the home will appraise at that price, the contingencies included in the offer, and the proposed closing timeline can all affect how strong that offer really is.
Sometimes an offer that looks amazing at first glance comes with more uncertainty, while another gives the seller a much cleaner path to closing.
As a seller, you want a great price, of course! But you also want an offer that has the best chance of making it all the way to closing. We’re still seeing competition for homes, and sellers are often in a strong position. My job is to help you look at the whole offer, explain the differences, and help you decide which one makes the most sense for your situation.
Getting multiple offers is exciting. Sitting down, going through them one by one, and figuring out which buyer is most likely to get you to the closing table with the price and terms you’re comfortable with?
That’s where having an experienced Realtor beside you really matters.
