Are You Losing Money by Accepting Bad Offers?



There are many great Tucson area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at 520-544-5555 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

When selling a home, there's nothing better than receiving multiple offers. The problem is deciding which offer to accept. It goes without saying that every offer isn't created equal, but it can be difficult to determine the best one. Today, we want to share some tips that might help you during the process.

Recently, an incident happened to one of our team members we thought we should share. They submitted an offer with everything that's needed in our Tuscon market and gave it to the listing agent. The listing agent responded by telling us the seller didn't want to entertain any contingency offers. Our offer was contingent on the closing - our client already had their house under contract, had the inspections and appraisals completed, but was simply waiting for the official close.

We had to explain to the listing agent that over 70% of the buyers in the market have contingencies of some sort - they need to get equity out of an existing property in order to make their next purchase. That's why, when you're selling, you should expect certain contingencies when you receive an offer. The important thing is to separate the offers that have inconvenient contingencies from those that have minor ones. We are experts at this and would love to help.

If you have any questions about accepting offers, or have any general real estate questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!

Are You Making Your Offer Impossible to Accept?



There are many great Tucson area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at 520-544-5555 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

As the market begins to normalize and more people come out to look for homes, you may find yourself competing with several buyers for a single home. If you want your offer to be accepted, take note of the following tips:

  • Get Pre-approved: You need to get a pre-approval letter from a lender before you begin your home search. You need to have it ready when you submit your initial offer, or the seller won't take you seriously. We counsel all of our clients to get it done up front, so we can present an offer in a strong manner. 
  • Send copy of proof of funds and earnest money checks: Sending these documents will give the seller confidence in you. Many buyers don't go out of their way like this to show how serious they are, so this gesture will make your offer the most attractive. 

These are just a few tips that can be done a day or two before you prepare to make an offer, but they could be the difference between getting your offer accepted and missing out on your dream home. If you would like more buying tips, or have any questions about real estate, give us a call. We would be pleased to assist you in any way possible!

Why is Your Home's Online Presence so Important?



There are many great Tucson area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at 520-544-5555 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Did you know that 92% of consumers are searching for homes online? Because of this, it is crucial your home shows well online if you are going to get people into their cars and through your doors. But how can you make your home stand out from the competition online?

At the Vallee Gold Team, we go above and beyond when it comes to getting your home ready to show. We hire an interior decorator to go into your home and repurpose your furnishings for flow and positioning, so we can get the best images possible.

If you've already vacated the property, we work with professional stagers to bring furniture to your home and make it look irresistible. We'll get professional photographs taken so your home shows in it's best light online and in-person. 

If you have questions about what we can do for your home, give us a call. We would love to help you get your Tucson home sold!