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Updated over 10 years ago on . Most recent reply
How to win a bid when seller has multiple offers????
First of all, its hard to find a real good deal on MLS nowadays and when you find one, there are always multiple offers. For a typical investment property under $100K, I usually use the following strategies -
-Go very aggressive on Earnest Money, up to 25% of the listed price. I recently managed to acquire a property for my client for $525K which is valued around $550K+. We put $50K as EM and I believe it helped us win the bid. During the informal conversation after closing, the Listing Agent indirectly told me at that I got that deal not because it was 'the highest offer' but it was 'the best offer'. I've done the same for investment properties under $100K (put $5K-$20K as EM).
- Cash Offer: I believe it is kind of pre-requirement for a typical investment/foreclosed property and most of the investors do this so I don't think this helps much, especially under $100K properties.
- Go aggressive on closing date: Not sure if this really helps, especially for foreclosed/REOs
I will appreciate thoughts from experienced investors and wholesalers about how they use these and/or other strategies to win the bid where seller has multiple offers.
thanks,
Most Popular Reply

You are missing a huge factor... emotion. Money talks but when a deal is equal, the buyer that builds an emotional connection will always win.
Make sure you include a story about yourself (or your client) with the offer. I always attach a picture and why this purchase is important emotionally. Try adding that personal touch and see your results.