Writing a Successful Offer in a Low Inventory Market
With at least 40% less homes on the market currently than there were a year ago, serious buyers have probably experienced the disappointment of losing a home they wanted to buy from increased competition. Today's buyers are looking for ways to improve their odds of being the best contract without having to use the purchase price as their only tool. Buyers should reconsider, rethink, and re-evaluate their "must have" features and amenities. It is probably unrealistic in a normal market to think you can have the perfect home at the price you want but in today's market it is less possible. List the things you must have and the things you would like to have and prioritize them. Try to identify the critical from the convenient. The next step is to put together your "home" team. You are the captain of this process, but it is essential to have a strong first officer and that is your real estate agent. This professional will oversee the process, advi