- Use humor. In your subject line use things like 'Your Favorite Offer Is On It's Way' or 'Margaritas On Me When We Get This Done'
- You may have a matching offer but it's better. Have your buyer pay your commission so the seller will net that much more.
- Send your offer with a Summary of Offer form. Make it even better with a video of you summarizing the offer and let them know 'I'm just trying to make the transaction easier for you'.
- Write an offer with a Buyer to pay Seller's closing costs. Or...Buyer to pay additional $2,000 towards Seller's moving expenses.
- Don't underestimate the value of Agent to Agent relationships. They matter a lot. Be intentional about being nice. At some point with multiple offers, the Seller is going to ask their agent 'who do you want to work with?'
- Make a reverse open predicated offer. Seller has ____ number of days to have a house under contract or the deal is off.
- Ask the List Agent what their Seller's favorite charity is. Buyer to contribute $500 at Act of Sale to ________________ charity on behalf of Seller.
- Buyer to pay difference of sales & appraisal price
- Make your first offer the best offer
- Find out what the Seller wants and deliver
- Shorten contingency time frames
- Mentally prepare the Buyer. Quick showings, multiple offers, above list price, etc.
- Try to meet the List Agent in person to deliver the offer.
- Big deposits
- Consider an Escalation Clause
- No Predicated Offers
- Consider getting creative and finding your own inventory and avoid multiple offers.
- Match your Buyer's needs with your database
- No ask for repairs inspection
- Appraisal within inspection period