Get Answers Before You Make Your Offer
Making an offer on a home is more than deciding what price to put on the contract. Your offer can include financing terms, earnest money, inspection provisions, appraisal protections, closing dates, contingencies, seller concessions, and other terms that can affect whether your offer is accepted—and what happens after it is.
The right offer isn't necessarily the highest offer. It is an offer that makes sense for the property, the market, your financial situation, and your goals as a buyer.
At JustTheOffer.com, we focus on the part of the home-buying process that happens after you've found the home you want to buy. We don't help you search for homes or schedule showings. We help buyers navigate the offer process with professional representation when it matters most.
Making an Offer
How Much Should I Offer on a House?
The asking price is an important starting point, but it isn't the only factor to consider. Learn what buyers should consider when determining an offer price.
How Do I Make a Strong Offer on a House?
A strong offer involves more than price. Learn how terms, timing, financing, contingencies, and other factors can affect how a seller views your offer.
Should I Offer Full Price on a House?
Learn when offering the asking price may make sense and when market conditions or the property itself may justify a different approach.
Can I Offer Less Than the Asking Price?
Yes. But how much less you offer—and how you structure the rest of the offer—can matter. Learn what to consider before submitting a below-asking offer.
How Much Earnest Money Should I Offer?
Earnest money demonstrates that you are serious about purchasing the property. Learn how earnest money works and what buyers should consider when deciding how much to offer.
What Contingencies Should I Include in My Offer?
Inspection, financing, appraisal, and other contingencies can protect a buyer while also affecting the strength of an offer.
Negotiating an Offer
Can a Seller Reject My Offer Without a Counteroffer?
Learn what can happen after you submit an offer and why a seller may accept, reject, counter, or simply not respond.
What Is a Counteroffer?
A counteroffer can change the price, terms, timing, or other conditions of the original offer. Learn how the process works.
Can I Negotiate After a Home Inspection?
Inspection findings can lead to additional negotiations. Learn what buyers may be able to request and how inspection negotiations typically work.
Can I Ask the Seller to Pay Closing Costs?
Seller concessions can sometimes reduce a buyer's out-of-pocket expenses. Learn how closing-cost concessions work.
Should I Waive the Inspection Contingency?
Understand the possible benefits and risks associated with waiving an inspection contingency before making that decision.
What Happens If There Are Multiple Offers?
Learn how multiple-offer situations can affect price, terms, timing, and the negotiation process.
After Your Offer Is Accepted
What Happens After My Offer Is Accepted?
Learn what typically happens next, including inspections, appraisal, financing, deadlines, and closing.
What Happens If the Appraisal Comes in Low?
Learn what options may be available when the appraised value is lower than the agreed purchase price.
Can I Back Out After My Offer Is Accepted?
Contract terms, contingencies, deadlines, and applicable state law can affect whether a buyer may terminate a transaction.
What Happens to My Earnest Money If the Deal Falls Through?
Learn how the reason for termination and the purchase contract may affect the handling of earnest money.
What Are the Most Important Dates in a Real Estate Contract?
Learn why deadlines related to inspections, financing, appraisals, earnest money, and closing matter.
Buying Without Traditional Home-Search Services
Do I Need a Buyer's Agent to Make an Offer?
Learn what professional assistance a licensed real estate professional can provide during the offer and negotiation process.
Can I Find a House Myself and Still Get Professional Offer Help?
Yes. Buyers can search independently and obtain professional assistance once they are ready to prepare and negotiate an offer.
What Does a Buyer's Agent Do When Writing an Offer?
Learn how a licensed professional may help prepare terms, negotiate, manage deadlines, and navigate the transaction.
Do I Have to Use the Agent Who Showed Me the House?
The answer can depend on your agreements, circumstances, and applicable state law.
Have Another Offer Question?
Every transaction is different. The right approach can depend on the property, local market conditions, the seller's situation, your financing, and the terms of the contract.
If you've already found the home you want to buy, JustTheOffer.com can connect you with a licensed real estate professional who can help with the offer, negotiations, and transaction process.
You’ve already found the home. Our licensed professionals step in where it matters most.
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