| The buyer is not usually present at time of delivery of an offer. The
buyer’s agent presents the offer to the seller’s agent and/or to the agent and
seller together. Your offer should
be presented to the seller immediately. Time is of the essence. Anything more than
forty-eight hours is usually considered untimely.
A seller will accept or counter offer
your proposal. If it is accepted, congratulations, you have bought a house subject to any inspections and other contingencies. |
It is critical agent and buyer be available to each other at all times. Be prepared for counter offers and be prepared to
respond quickly and in writing. Time is of the essence.
An agent licensed to sell real estate in
the state of Washington is required to present every offer. The seller, not the agent must
evaluate the merits of an offer, as it should be.
A binding transaction in the State
of Washington regarding real estate must be in writing and should be accompanied by
earnest money. |
