Making an Offer on a House

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Most buyers don't buy the first home they look at -- nor should they. Beginning a home search involves getting to know the local market and neighborhood, carefully evaluating each home's condition, and, when you've found the perfect house, offering an amount that's neither to high nor too low. Learn more here.

Deciding on Your Offer Terms

Home Buying Timeline: From Offer to Purchase Contract
Why buying a house is often a weeks-long process.

Home List Price: What Is a House Worth?
How to evaluate subjective and objective indicators of the right price to offer.

House Buying Strategies in a Down Market
How to use -- but not abuse -- your leverage as a buyer in a down market.

Making an Offer to Buy a House
Deciding what you'll offer; price as well as other terms.

Contingencies to Include in Your House Purchase Contract
Inspections, financing, and other conditions you'd like to see met before you'll agree to close the deal.

Questions on Making an Offer

Can a house seller refuse a full-price offer?
Rare situations in which the seller must sell.

How does seller financing work in a home sale?
What goes in your offer and contract in instances where the seller will provide financing.