📝 Offer Negotiation & Contingencies

Confidently Navigating Offers, Counteroffers & Seller Protections

Receiving offers on your home is exciting—but navigating the negotiation process requires strategy, clarity, and experience.

At Nancy Liu Realty, we guide you through every step with data-backed advice and skilled negotiation, ensuring your interests are fully protected while moving toward a successful close.

📬 What to Expect
When Offers Come In

Once your home is listed, serious buyers may submit formal written offers. These offers typically include:

Purchase price
Financing terms (loan vs. cash)
Contingencies (such as inspections, appraisal, or loan approval)
Desired closing timeline
Earnest money deposit
Requests for credits or repairs

We will thoroughly review each offer with you to assess both the financial value and overall strength of the terms.

🔄 Handling Counteroffers

If an offer isn’t quite right—whether it’s price, terms, or contingencies—we’ll help you prepare a counteroffer. This is a powerful tool that allows you to:

Adjust the price
Shorten or remove contingencies
Modify closing timelines
Clarify terms or expectations

Our goal is to strike a balance between maximizing your return and moving forward with a serious, qualified buyer.

📈 Managing Multiple Offers

In competitive markets, you may receive multiple offers.

We’ll help you:

Compare offer terms side-by-side
Evaluate buyer financing strength and motivation
Use strategic communication to encourage highest and best offers
Avoid over-promising or risking buyer fallout

We always prioritize transparency, fairness, and your financial best interest.

🛑 Understanding Contingencies

Contingencies are conditions in the offer that must be met before closing. Common buyer contingencies include:

Home inspection: Buyer can cancel or request repairs based on inspection results
Appraisal: Especially with loans, the home must appraise at or above purchase price
Loan approval: Buyer must secure financing
Sale of buyer’s home: Buyer may need to sell their property before closing on yours

As a seller, you also have options to limit or negotiate contingencies—or accept an offer with fewer risks and shorter timelines.

Learn more about Contingencies

🧭 Your
Advocate Throughout the Process

We handle all communication with buyers’ agents, track deadlines, and ensure that all agreed-upon terms are followed. If any challenges arise—such as repair negotiations or appraisal gaps—we will present solutions and protect your best interests every step of the way.

✅ Bottom Line

Selling your home is a major financial decision. You deserve an expert on your side—one who knows how to negotiate assertively, read between the lines of an offer, and guide you through each phase with clarity and confidence.

📩 Contact Nancy Liu to learn how we can help you navigate offers and contingencies with ease and success.