After weeks (or maybe even months!) of house hunting, you’ve finally found the one—your dream home. While it’s exciting to get to this point, the next step is a big one: making an offer.

Here are a few tips to help you feel confident and prepared as you move into this part of the process:

• Lean on your Realtor. They’ll pull together comparable sales and recent listings in the area to help guide your offer price. Review this information carefully, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to talk through your options. Your Realtor is there to help you land the right price and strategy.
• Touch base with us before you write. We can often help you tighten up your mortgage subject conditions, which can give your offer a stronger edge—especially if you’re in competition. Even a slight reduction in your financing condition window can make a big difference.
• Consider highlighting your mortgage strength. Ask your Realtor if it would be helpful to note (without oversharing personal info) that you’re pre-approved or only need a small mortgage amount. This can sometimes give sellers extra confidence in your offer.

And remember—we’re always here to support you. If you’re unsure about anything as you prepare your offer, don’t hesitate to reach out. You’ve got this, and we’ve got you.