How to Review Offers on Your House Without Missing Costly Fine Print | Episode 80

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Most people think the highest offer is the best offer. That is not always true.

In this episode of Talking Realty, Glen sits down with Taysia from the Ohio Property Group to walk through our offer review process, from the moment an offer comes in until the digital ink is dry.

We cover checking whether an offer is complete, spotting missing signatures and blanks, reviewing financing, concessions, commission requests, timelines, contingencies, possession, and all the fine print that can quietly cost a seller money.

If you are selling your home, this episode will help you understand how to compare offers, protect your bottom line, and avoid signing something that gets worse after the contract is accepted.

In this episode:

  • How to tell whether an offer is actually real and complete
  • The missing documents sellers should never ignore
  • Why the highest price is not always the strongest offer
  • What to look for in contingencies, concessions, commissions, and deadlines
  • How to think about offer deadlines, counters, showings, and open houses

If you are selling in Ohio and want help reviewing offers, planning your launch, pricing correctly, or preparing for inspections and appraisals, book a free strategy call.

Key Moments:

  • 01:20 Why Our Process Works
  • 03:22 Written Signed Offer Basics
  • 05:37 Missing Documents Red Flags
  • 08:07 Blanks Dates And Typos
  • 11:28 Read The Contract Checklist
  • 14:28 Key Terms Money And Dates
  • 17:31 Beyond Price: Weighing Offers
  • 19:11 Calculate Your Net
  • 20:47 Handling Deadlines
  • 23:50 Fine Print Checklist
  • 28:05 Showings & Open Houses After An Offer
  • 32:56 After You Sign Risks

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