These tips will help you write the best purchase offer possible.

A lot of buyers are feeling frustrated with our current real estate market. We’re in a crazy seller’s market in the Greater Phoenix area, and it’s the same situation all across the country. The good news is, if you’re thinking of buying a home, I have 11 tips to help you write a great purchase offer. These tips will be invaluable to securing an ideal home in a reasonable timeline. 

Watch the video above in its entirety to learn each tip in detail or use these timestamps to skip ahead to various sections at your leisure: 

0:59—Pre-tip: Stay the course

1:37—No. 1: Use an escalation clause

2:00—No. 2: If you have cash, use it

2:20—No. 3: Have a pre-qualification letter

3:11—No. 4: Hire an assertive agent

4:04—No. 5: Increase your earnest money deposit

4:14—No. 6: Make it a clean offer

4:47—No. 7: Offer a quick closing

5:47—No. 8: Write a letter to the seller

6:27—No. 9: Waive contingencies

6:58—No. 10: Shorten the inspection period 

7:25—Wrapping things up
