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How To Handle A Bidding War

Tug-of-War over a PersonSo you have found the home of your dreams, it has all the features you want, and it is in the right neighborhood. Even the price is right, but suddenly you find yourself in a bidding war with one or more buyers who also think this is the perfect home. This can be a stressful and sometimes even a heartbreaking experience. So what knowledge should you arm yourself with before entering a bidding war with other potential buyers?

Here are a few important tips to remember in order to get the house of your dreams without breaking the budget.

Know Your Budget

Having a good idea of what you can afford and knowing your target price can really prevent you from making a bid that you may ultimately regret. The best way to do this is to get pre-approved for a mortgage before you begin house hunting. That way you will not only be certain about your maximum purchase price, you can also be comfortable that this translates into a monthly payment you can manage without undue financial stress. if you do find that perfect house you will be able to move quickly to make the purchase.

Know Its Value

While the home for which you are involved in a bidding war may be the house of your dreams, paying considerably more for it than it is worth is never a wise choice. To avoid getting yourself into this situation, do your homework before making an offer. Look at the value of similar homes in the area, and speak to us about how much homes are going over the asking price and at what point overbidding no longer makes financial sense.

Know What You Are Paying For

Getting the results of a home inspection, determining what features actually come with the house, and knowing how much you will have to spend to get it in livable condition will give you a clearer picture of what you are paying for, what comes with the house, and what your budget can hold.

Bid Smart

The fears in any bidding war are that your bid will not be the highest, or that the bidding will keep raising the price higher and higher. To prevent this from happening your best approach in any bidding war is to bid right the first time. If you are prepared to bid, making your best offer first time around will prevent your bid from being rejected due to another higher offer. Bidding odd amounts can sometimes make the difference between your bid or another being the highest.

In general, being caught in a bidding war for a home you really want is always a stressful situation, but armed with the right information you can end up with the house you want at the price you are prepared to pay.

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