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Making an Offer: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market

Making an Offer: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market

by Scott Gentry | Feb 25, 2025 | Finding a Home, First-Time Homebuyer

Winning the Home of Your Dreams in a Bidding War You’ve found the perfect home, but so have 10 other buyers. Suddenly, it feels like the Hunger Games of real estate—may the best offer win. But how do you make sure you come out on top without overpaying or waiving...
10 Things You Need to Do as a First-Time Homebuyer

10 Things You Need to Do as a First-Time Homebuyer

by Scott Gentry | Oct 30, 2024 | First-Time Homebuyer

Owning a Home Is Fun…and Terrifying Ah, the dream of homeownership. You’ve binged enough HGTV to know the difference between “shiplap” and “board and batten,” but now the reality of buying a home feels about as approachable as learning calculus—while on fire....
Making an Offer: Negotiating the Best Deal

Making an Offer: Negotiating the Best Deal

by Scott Gentry | Sep 3, 2024 | First-Time Homebuyer

Buying a home is an exciting journey, but the offer and negotiation process can be stressful. Making a strategic offer and skillfully navigating negotiations is key to securing the best deal and your dream home. Preparation and Research Before making an offer, arm...

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