10/16/2026
π‘ The list price tells us what the seller is asking. It doesnβt tell us what might help them say YES! π
Before my buyer writes an offer, I pick up the phone and call the listing agent. π²
I want to know whether there are other offers, whether the seller needs a specific closing date, and whether certain terms matter more than squeezing out every last dollar. π°
π That conversation can also uncover details we need to address before signing anything.
π‘ Maybe the seller plans to take the dining room chandelier.
π‘ Maybe a previous buyer completed an inspection.
π‘ Maybe the seller needs extra time to move.
None of those details appear in the list price, but they can change how we structure the offer. π
π― The goal isnβt to give away the buyerβs negotiating power. Itβs to understand the situation well enough to write an offer that protects the buyer AND gives the seller a reason to choose it.
Because sometimes, the strongest offer isnβt just about the highest price. Itβs about the smartest strategy! πͺπ‘
π© Thinking about making an offer? DM me OFFER with the listing before you submit anything. Iβll help you gather the information we can and build a smarter strategy around it!
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