4. Formulate the Offer to Purchase
Before the offer to purchase is created, it is very important that you have been at least pre-qualified or better yet pre-approved by a lender. This is one of the best negotiating tools a buyer can have. It shows the seller that you are financially able to purchase the home. After you have found the right home, it is time to prepare the offer. In Texas, the offer to purchase is in the form of an Earnest Money Agreement. It covers all facets of the purchase process, such as:
  • purchase price
  • amount and type of earnest money
  • contingencies (financing, inspection, etc.)
  • option period
  • closing date
  • move-in date
  • time limit after which the offer will expire
  • responsibilities of both buyer and seller

As your representative it is my job to assist you in creating a strong offer using all of the above mentioned. Keep in mind to most sellers the terms of the offer are just as important as the sales price. Once you make the offer, I will present it to the Seller and their Agent. The Seller may accept it, prepare a counter offer, or reject the offer all together. Once the offer is accepted, it is a legally binding contract.

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