10/27/2026
Lake Forest & Lake Bluff buyers, “let’s offer list price and see what happens” is a strategy. It’s just not a winning one when 12 other buyers love the same house
In a competitive market, list price is often where the conversation starts, not where it ends. Before you write an offer, I look at how long the home has been on the market, how many showings it’s had, what similar homes actually sold for, and what the listing agent is hearing. Then we build an offer that’s strong where it counts, which isn’t always the price. Terms, timing, and flexibility can win a house too.
Your first offer might be your only chance. Let’s make it count.
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