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Do I need to set an offer deadline?

There was an offer deadline on a few of the houses we made offers on. Now we are selling our house, do I have to set an offer deadline immediately or wait until people ask? Does setting an offer deadline make it look like there is demand when there isn't?
Asked By Horace K | Salina, KS | 1382 views | Selling | Created 2 years ago
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Josephine & Raj Sharma

Legacy Homes Realty

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It is not a requirement to set an offer deadline when selling your home, but it can be a useful tool in managing the sales process. A deadline for offers can create a sense of urgency for potential buyers and encourage them to submit their best offer in a timely manner. Ultimately, the decision to set a deadline for offers depends on your individual circumstances and what you feel is best for selling your home. It also depends on the market condition in your area, if the homes in your area are selling very fast like it was last year then this will be good idea, but if the market is slow then it make not work, check with your real estate agent how the market is doing in your area.
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Glenda X Bozett

Michael Alexander Properties

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No, you do not need to set a formal offer deadline.

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Gloria Mitchell

Wilkinson Triad Realty

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No, you do not need to set a formal offer deadline. However, it is generally a good idea to set a deadline based on your own personal timeline and to communicate that to the other party so that they are aware of when you will need a response.
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Bobbie Lynn Thomas

The Thomas Group of Northern New England, LLC

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In this market, I advise my sellers to wait until they actually have offers in-hand. I usually list a property mid-week and have open house times on Saturday & Sunday. If we get multiple offers, then I will go back to the agents that sent buyers to the open house to let them know the seller will be making a decision soon.

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