Make Your Offer a Win – Win
Once you have looked at Carlsbad homes for sale and found the Carlsbad home of your dreams, writing the offer becomes very important. You don’t want to pay too much, but you want to be successful in buying that Carlsbad real estate. It is time to set contact Gary Harmon, your Real Living Lifestyles real estate agent and write the purchase offer.
Most things are negotiable in the offer, but in San DiegoNorth County there is a standard to follow on most items. A good rule of thumb, using an old clicke, is to make any offer a win-win for everyone. Your Realtor will know how to advise you.
Keep Your Offer Simple
Keep the purchase offer on the Carlsbad home for sale as simple as possible. For example, don’t ask for closing cost back unless you need the cash. Carlsbad sellers will only be looking at the net price. Don’t ask for repairs up front. You can handle those later in the request for repairs. Structure you offer to keep things simple and clear for everyone to understand. If there are any items of personal property you are requesting that don’t normally come with the home, do them separately after you have an acceptance on the home. Don’t forget the big picture which is to buy your Carlsbad home, not to get a good deal on a refrigerator, etc.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Focus only on what is important. The first important thing is the sales price. Your Carlsbad Realtor, Gary Harmon, can provide you with comps of other Carlsbad homes to help you pick the right offer price. In this current Carlsbad real estate market, homes are selling at or above listing price. Many times you won’t get a counter offer, so put your best foot forward. The deposit, usually at least one percent of the purchase price, is the next important item. How long an escrow will you need? It takes at least 30-45 days to get all the loan details worked out. Other items to consider are who pays escrow, title, and other closing cost. Ask your Realtor, Gary Harmon, what is customary in the Carlsbad area.
