Finding your ideal home and purchasing your ideal home are two very different challenges. The last thing you want is to see your dream house fall into someone else’s hands because they won the competition with a better purchase offer. In this episode, Leslie Whitney and Pete Sabine break down what makes up a successful purchase offer that will help you secure your future home.   1:23 Opening 3:34 Reviewing Offers 4:52 Sellers Circumstances 6:37 What Goes Into a Purchase Agreement 8:01 Earnest Money Deposit 9:39 Liquidated Damages 11:24 Contingencies in a Purchase Offer 12:43 Considerations for Homes Occupied by the Seller 15:13 Offer Price Strategy 17:22 Cooperating with Other Buyers in a Sellers' Market 21:54 “As-Is” Sales 23:19 What Else is Included in the Purchase Offer 26:01 Loan Pre-approval Letters 29:20 Eliminating Contingencies 30:52 Inspection Contingencies 32:46 How to Conduct Your Own Inspection 34:13 Other Offer Terms to Include 35:26 After the Offer is Submitted 38:11 What Does the Buyer Do Next 44:10 If the Seller Accepts Another Offer 47:00 Wrap Up Podbean Spotify iTunes YouTube Google Play Five Star Real Estate Pro Tips If you hear something on this podcast that interests you in any way and want to discuss it in more detail, call or text Pete Sabinet 925-297-5335. Email us at info@fivestarrealestatepro.com.