If you're getting frustrated and tired of not being able to buy a house because the market is so hot, we have got the info for you. Maybe you've made a lot of offers and they're not getting accepted? Perhaps other buyers are beating you to the best properties? Maybe you've just heard the stories of other people struggling and not getting a property? Either way, I've got the answers for you. In this post we are going over strategies to help yo purchase a home in this crazy market. 

Quick caveat, I'm a licensed real estate agent in California and I run a team in Silicon Valley. The rules are always changing, so, if you're not working with us, you're going to want to check with your realtor before you execute any of these strategies. Make sure it's all legit and above board and that you're comfortable with it. Some of these strategies have some risk associated with them and could cost you some money. 

1. Video To The Seller

Sellers want to know who is buying their home; however, listing agents are increasingly discouraging buyers from submitting letters to the sellers. Having a video to include in your offer is the next best way to get yourself in front of the seller and beat out other buyers! You have to differentiate yourself so if you're in a competitive market, make sure to include a video.

2. Buyer Satisfaction Guarantee

Sellers want assurance that the offer they accept is going to close and unfortunately, more and more buyers are backing out of their accepted offers. So one of the best ways to stand out is to show the seller a Buyer Satisfaction Guarantee. This states that the seller does not have to worry about you backing out of the deal because your real estate agent will buy back the house from you if you don't like it!

3. The Best Financing

In a competitive market, every buyer that places a bid is "Pre-Approved" so how are your finances better? How will the seller make a decision if each buyer has a pre-approval? Our system ensures that our buyers have their financing set up much better than the rest so that if you make an offer at the same price as another buyer, the seller will be inclined to accept yours. 

4. The Best Price

When you put all of these together, you will end up with the BEST PRICE for the home. This does not mean that you get the home for $500,000 less than market value; however, it means that when you are in a multiple bid situation, you will not have to OVER PAY for the home. 

5. Off Market Homes 

All of the best deals are done off market. There's a shortage of homes for sale online and that is partly because more homes are selling off market. If you really want the best deals and beat out other buyers to homes, off market homes is your best option. Our VIP Home Finder Program is specifically designed for you to gain exclusive access to homes for sale that are not yet on the internet. We find them for you and you only. Just let us know your criteria and we'll start hunting. 

In Conclusion 

We hoped this helps you get an offer accepted on your future home. Please feel free to reach out if you'd like for us to deploy any of these strategies for you. We'll bring out the big cannons and go get you a deal. It's a lot of fun right now, but it's also a jungle. It's a time when people who are good, are getting deals done. 

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