5 proven tips on how to get your property offer accepted 🤝
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This article is based on guidance from Propertymark, the UK’s leading professional body for property agents.
🔹 Finding the right property is one thing. Securing it is another.
🔹 In today’s Nottingham market, where buyers have more choice but good homes still attract strong interest, it is not always the highest offer that wins. It is the strongest position.
🔹 If you want your offer accepted, preparation and strategy matter just as much as price.
🔹 Preparation is your advantage - before you even think about making an offer, you need to be ready.
🔹 Research comparable properties in the area
🔹 Understand what similar homes have actually sold for
🔹 Be clear on what the property is worth to you
🔹 Confidence comes from preparation - sellers and agents can spot it immediately.
🔸 Have your finances in place
🔸 This is where deals are often won or lost.
🔸 A buyer with proof of funds and an agreement in principle will always be taken more seriously than one who “needs to check”.
🔸 Make sure you have: an Agreement in principle from your lender or broker
🔸 Deposit funds accessible and evidenced
🔸 ID and documentation ready for compliance checks
🔹 From a seller’s perspective, certainty reduces risk.
🔹 And lower risk often beats a slightly higher offer.
Price matters, but strategy matters more 🎯
There are two common approaches when making an offer:
- A strong opening offer to demonstrate commitment and avoid drawn out negotiation
- A lower starting point to leave room for negotiation
🔹 In a competitive Nottingham market, overly aggressive underbidding can backfire.
🔹 Well priced homes often attract multiple buyers. Going too low can remove you from the conversation entirely.
🔹 A smart offer is one that reflects the market, not just the asking price.
🔹 Position yourself as the ideal buyer
🔸 Your position can be just as important as your price.
🔸 First time buyers with no chain are highly attractive
🔸 Buyers who can move quickly reduce uncertainty
🔸 Clear communication and responsiveness build confidence
🔸 If you are in a strong position, make sure it is clearly communicated when your offer is submitted.
🔹 Relationships still matter
🔹 Property is a people business.
🔹 Buyers who engage properly with the agent often gain an advantage.
🔹 Attend viewings promptly
🔹 Be clear about your intentions
🔹 Follow up professionally after viewing
🔹 Build rapport with the agent handling the sale
🔹 Agents are there to facilitate the best outcome for the seller. A buyer who feels reliable and committed is easier to recommend.
Sellers do not just choose offers. They choose buyers ⭐
After your offer is accepted
🔸 An accepted offer is a milestone - it is not the finish line.
🔸 Until contracts are exchanged:
🔸 The property can still receive other offers
🔸 The seller can still change direction
🔸 Timelines can drift
🔹 To protect your position:
🔹 Ask for the property to be taken off the market
🔹 Progress your mortgage and solicitor immediately
🔹 Stay in regular contact with the agent
🔹 Momentum after acceptance is just as important as momentum before it.
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📸 Henry Lowe (Senior Property Manager) with Lisa Dahl-Parsisson (Head Valuer and Asset Manager) at Cavendish Residential 📸
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