The Guide to Making and Accepting an Offer on a Home
How Sellers Decide on Offers
Wondering how sellers judge offers for their home? The best offer isn't always the highest one
Pre-approval
At this stage, homebuyers are pre-approved for their mortgage loan.
Full Approval
During this stage, homebuyers are fully approved for their mortgage loan.
Cash
In this stage, homebuyers pay for the home in cash and are fully approved.
How Buyers Are Affected by The Sellers Decision
Here's the home buyer process for each offer type

Offers With Pre-Approval
- Gain Pre-Approval
- Sign Contract
- Contingency Period (Home + Mortgage)
- Get Fully Approved and Acquire Home

Offers With Full Approval
Zero Commitment or Cost
- Letter of Commitment (Appraisal may be required)
- Sign Contract and Acquire Home

Cash Offers
- Letter of Credit
- Sign Contract
- Acquire Home