Accepting an Offer

The Highest Price Is Not Always the Best Offer

Evaluating offers goes beyond the number at the top of the page. Terms, contingencies, financing strength, and buyer reliability all play a critical role in determining which offer is truly in your best interest. Our team will help you evaluate every proposal with clarity and confidence.

Negotiating With Purpose and Integrity

We approach every negotiation with the same professionalism and ethical commitment that has guided our company since its founding. Our goal is to secure the best possible outcome for you while maintaining a fair and productive process for all parties involved.

The Initial Agreement and Deposit

Once both parties reach an agreement, you will sign the Purchase Agreement and the buyer will deposit funds into an escrow account. An escrow agent — either a title company or attorney — serves as the neutral third party responsible for holding and distributing all funds until closing.

Depending on your state, the agreement may require formal considerations, meaning deposits held in escrow pending the fulfillment of specific contingencies outlined in the Purchase Agreement.

A few key practices to protect the process:

• Keep written records of everything — counter-offers, verbal agreements, and addendums should all be documented and signed by both parties. We will draft and maintain these records throughout.
• Stay on schedule — timelines exist for a reason. Meeting every contingency deadline keeps the transaction on track and ensures neither party falls into breach of contract. We will keep you prepared and on pace at every step.