Handling multiple offers
When more than one buyer wants your home, process beats pressure. Here is how to compare offers, keep leverage, and choose the clean path to closing.
What to compare beyond price
- Type of financing and strength of pre approval.
- Earnest money size and timelines for inspection and appraisal.
- Seller credits, personal property requests, and possession terms.
Clean ways to invite best terms
- Set a clear response time and communicate the process to all agents.
- Ask for each buyer’s highest and best terms without sharing details.
- Keep counters simple to avoid confusion and missed signatures.
Choosing with confidence
- Weigh the risk of each contingency and the buyer’s ability to close.
- Match possession dates to your move plan.
- Pick the offer that protects your net and timeline, not just the top number.