Your First Offer Might Be Your Best Offer
A full-price offer lands in your lap on day one. Exciting, right? Yet many sellers hesitate, thinking a better bid is just around the corner. I have seen a Jupiter home get a strong offer in 48 hours, only for the owner to hold out. Three months later, that property sold for less than the initial offer.
Early interest often comes from the most serious buyers. They have done their homework, watched the market, and are ready to act. If your home is priced correctly, the first offer is often a real offer, not a lowball. The longer you wait, the more your listing can turn stale. Buyers start asking, “What’s wrong with it?”
Overpricing or clinging to a dream number can cost you. In Jupiter’s high-end market, wealthy buyers move on if they sense a seller is not realistic. Your goal is a successful sale, not an ego boost. Sometimes, the “one that got away” is a full-price buyer you let walk.
Do not let greed or emotion sabotage a great deal. Negotiate, yes, but recognize a fair offer when you see it. In many cases, your first offer might be your best. If you are unsure, get a second opinion. I am happy to give you my take anytime.
