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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

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Offers With Pre-Approval

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

Zero Commitment or Cost

  • Letter of Commitment (Appraisal may be required)
  • Sign Contract and Acquire Home
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Cash Offers

  • Letter of Credit
  • Sign Contract
  • Acquire Home

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