I have never bought a house before and don ’ t know how to make an offer .   The process of actually making the offer is something that I will take care of for you . What price were you considering offering ?   I love this house and would be willing to pay the full asking price of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars .   Let ’ s leave some room on this offer . I think that three hundred and twenty thousand dollars is a fair offer in this housing market .   We could try that , but I really want this house !   It is common practice to offer and then have a counter-offer .   How long will it take to find out if they are going to accept the offer ?   The sellers are usually fairly quick to respond . They want to get things moving .   Should I tell my bank that I have made an offer ?   There really isn ’ t anything else to do right now except wait . You are already pre-qualified for your loan . 