Support Your Local Food Pantry

We have some exciting news to share with you. We are partnering with the Boys and Girls Club to help our local food pantries.

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We are very excited to announce our partnership with the Indianapolis Boys and Girls Club of America. Right now, I’m standing next to a full pantry. Unfortunately, this is not the common scene many of these boys and girls in this local organization experience. So today, we are asking for your help.

We want to fill these pantries, so we have partnered with the Boys and Girls Club to collect donations at our office to provide them with. We are located at 8555 River Road, and you can drop non-perishable items off until October 7th.

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If you are outside of Indiana, can you do us a favor? Reach out to one of your local food pantries and help them fill up as the holiday season approaches. Every little bit helps.

You should have received your invite already, but we wanted to remind you about our Fall Festival coming up. On October 8th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Spencer Farm in Noblesville, we’ll have hot dogs, s'mores, and hayrack rides for you and the entire family. Check out our Facebook page for more details and to get the link to RSVP if you haven’t yet. We want to make sure we have enough s'mores!

If you have any other questions for us, don’t hesitate to reach out. Give us a call or send us an email any time. We look forward to hearing from you.

How Do You Handle Multiple Offers as a Seller?

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We’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle multiple offers from a seller’s vantage point. Here are the four most common questions for sellers to consider:

1. Is the highest offer the best one? Not always. There are many other factors besides price to consider when selecting an offer. Does the buyer’s timeline work with your own? Do you want to keep your washer, dryer, and refrigerator? The first offer might usually be the best, but the first price isn’t necessarily the best price. You can negotiate the price to where you need it to be.

2. What should I consider when accepting an offer? Price, possession, and amenities are the three biggest things to pay attention to when selecting an offer. For example, maybe the buyer wants to take possession two weeks before you are scheduled to move. That might not be the best offer for you to accept.

"Cash is king 99% of the time."

3. Is a cash offer better than a mortgage offer? Cash is king 99% of the time. When you accept a cash offer, you are not required to do an appraisal on the property. With multiple offers, you may be able to drive the price above asking. However, if you accept a mortgage offer, you need to do an appraisal, and the home may not appraise. Ultimately, cash offers allow you to close on the property without worrying about some of the contingencies that come with a financed offer.

4. How can a qualified professional help me select the best offer? We will sit down with you and compare each offer in order to find the best one for you and your family.

If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

Should You Wait to Make an Offer in Indianapolis?

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We have a few questions to answer today, all relating back to managing multiple offer situations from a buyer’s standpoint.

Should you wait for other offers before making one? We advise against this, because you should submit your offer as soon as possible. Our marketplace is competitive due to low inventory. It’s easy for a home to sell quickly, even in under 24 hours. You should dodge multiple offer situations whenever you can. It can drive up the price quickly.

Additionally, ask for a limited time frame of acceptance. Ask your agent for a recommendation of an appropriate time frame. This urges the seller to accept or decline your offer in a specific amount of time.

If there’s already an offer, should I still make one? If you like the house enough, submit an offer. However, you need to use two strategies. First, write off highest and best number. If this offer is then rejected, you’ll already know you put your best foot forward already. Second, get pre-approved ahead of time. This shows the seller you’ve consulted a lender to make this major financial decision.

How can my offer stand out? Avoid contingencies at all costs. For instance, if you’re dedicated to a property, you might want to pick up some fees as the buyer. You can protect yourself while reducing contingencies for the seller.

As always, if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the surrounding Indianapolis area, reach out by phone or email. We’d be happy to answer any questions you might have and possibly turn one into a future video! Talk to you soon.