Any tips/tricks for putting in a winning offer? We’re doing 10% down, primary residence. SoCal market and it’s hot, so trying to figure out how to best compete. Thank you!

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Put above asking price. In the end, seller will choose the most attractive offer which will be a balance between the highest offer plus the probability of closing.

I turned down a higher offer once because the woman asked so many questions during showing while second highest was a first time home buyer with her mom as the buyer agent and offered informational inspection (inspection without asking for seller credit/repairs)

Also, if you’re interested in getting pricing for a mortgage, I work at a mortgage brokerage with very competitive rates

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Put enough bids in and you’ll eventually get there. We were patient selling or house, but it truly comes down to the appraisal. If you are not able to bring more cash above appraisal probably won’t get loan as well. Makes it challenging if not an all cash or heavily conventional the 10% will work against you in a heated offer.

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Can you offer more than 10% down but put less down once the offer is accepted? You’re competing against people with all cash offers, or at least 20%. Many homes aren’t appraising and sellers would rather have a buyer that has the cash to make up the difference if needed.

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