Adam's Desired Offer Elements When Representing a Seller

Seller preferences highly vary, but here are some typical components of offers that sellers I represent appreciate, as well as other information specific to my listings that would be helpful for a buyer's agent to know when making an offer.

Offer Type: VAR, Followed by REIN

Typical Basic Preferences

Atypical Ideal Offer Preferences

Unique to Seller Offer Preferences in Agent Remarks

Preapprovals/Proof of Funds

Businesses/Organizations Purchasing

Earnest Money Deposits (1%+ Ideal, but not Always Required)

Inspections

Closing date preferences

Offer Sight Unseen

As Is Offers

Home Sale Contingent Offers

Escalation Clauses

Beyond Initial Offer:

Counters

Release Clause Preferred When Inspection(s) Occurred

Related:

• Details For Buyers' Agents When Showing Adam's Listings (see section 10. Other Offers & Deadlines)

• Competing Offer Spreadsheet