Making an Offer

Before the offer to purchase is created, it is very important that you have been at least pre-qualified or better yet pre-approved by a lender.

This is one of the best negotiating tools a buyer can have. It shows the seller that you are financially able to purchase the home. After you have found the right home, it is time to prepare the offer.

It's usually best to make your best reasonable offer right at the start.  It shows the seller that you are serious about your offer and it may help avoid the haggling back and forth over a few dollars.  You don't want someone else to buy the home you have your heart set on.  Be reasonable and realistic and you can't go wrong.