Kathy & Ben
Making an offer in today’s market has lots of new rules. Here are more suggestions to make sure a seller considers your offer. 
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- Make reasonable request to seller with few contingencies.
- Provide earnest money that shows you are an interested buyer. Suggest 2-3% of asking price. The earnest money can be due 3-5 days after an offer is accepted.
- The market has limited inventory and some homes are selling quickly. You may need to make a decision and write an offer immediately.
- You may need to pay over list price if the house has just gone on the market or there are multiple offers.
- New construction homes in most communities are not negotiable. Some builders are providing incentives.
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{[}]Time is of essence. If you take the time to think about a home for two or three days, it may be gone or you can become involved in multiple offers. If you like it, do not hesitate!