How Do I Get My Offer Accepted? (Hint: Have You Seen the Property?)

A usual day at the office involves a lot of phone calls, a lot of e-mails and a lot of questions. A LOT of questions. Sometimes I’m doing the asking, but often times, I’m attempting to provide the answers. Buyers and their agents often want to know about the best way to get an offer accepted, the intricacies of HUD financing, escrow policies, timetables and much more.

I thought I’d start using this space to discuss some of these issues. These matters aren’t unique to my office, either. They arise anywhere and everywhere property is sold. And in our hypercompetitive market, few if any questions come up more frequently than…
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