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Buying or "Just Looking"?
Pricing your home competitively is key to getting it off the market sooner – as is not wasting time and energy on the wrong kind of buyer. So who is the right kind of buyer?
The right kind of buyer is one who's serious about buying. They're not looky-loos or tire-kickers, only attending open houses because they're just dying to finally get a look inside a neighbor's place, or to get some reno and décor inspiration for their own homes, or because they have extra time on their hands on a weekend afternoon.
The right kind of buyer is one who's not only able to afford your property, but who is financially prepared to purchase it. They're ready to make an offer. They've been pre-approved and pre-qualified by a lending institution, meaning they won't present a stumbling block mid-transaction due to financing problems.
The ideal kind of buyer is a buyer who can make a clean offer – that is, one with no or minimal contingencies. While an inspection contingency is typical and shouldn't turn sellers off, a buyer whose offer is conditional upon the sale of their home might not be the right buyer for you.
So how can you distinguish the right kind of buyer from the wrong kind of buyer? That's where your real estate sales representative can help. It's part of their job to screen buyers on your behalf, weeding out poor prospects and focusing on those who are more likely to facilitate a quick, smooth sale — saving you time, energy, and even money.
