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How much time for acceptance should I put in an offer?
On a real estate contract you can go short, medium or long depending on the situation. On a first offer to a newly listed property, agents will often put a short fuse (time for acceptance) on an agreement thinking if they can get a quick answer…bingo, a sale for them! Sometimes it works but often the Seller looks at the time and feels: hurried, rushed, they want me to make an impulsive decision and the agent is pushy. Don’t do it or it will be… disadvantage buyer.
Alternatively, Short timetable is best on a counter offer, before you play other offers.
Medium time for acceptance is like 1 day. This is not offensive and is best used for offers when you are expecting a counter and want to move the sale along. The Seller is not offended.
Long time for acceptance is what I recommend. 2 days. Most buyers today are being recommended to go to their best offer. Might not and most cases will not get a counter, as discussed above. This offer plays proud and confident and is owner user friendly.
Dress you offer up for success, put some time in there and get the play. A good listing agent will wait at least 2 days to get everything on the table in.
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by Jay Richter Licensed Florida Real Estate Instructor
About Jay
Jay has coached agents & led Real Estate companies in SW Florida for 25 years.
He has a degree in Real Estate from FSU, Is a Florida Licensed Real Estate Instructor, Real Estate Broker and Published Author
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