🏡 How to Get Your Offer Accepted When Buying a House in 2025
By Jarett Richards | Orange County Real Estate Advisor
Tired of losing out on homes you love?
In today’s competitive housing market, simply offering more money isn’t always enough. As a seasoned real estate professional in Orange County, I’ve helped dozens of buyers navigate multiple-offer situations — and win.
In this post (and in the video above 👆), I’m sharing exactly how I help my clients get their offers accepted — even when we’re not the highest bidder. If you’re buying a home in 2025, these insights could make the difference between landing your dream home… or starting your search all over again.
✅ What Makes a Strong Offer in 2025?
It starts with more than just a number. A strong offer is about presenting certainty, speed, and seriousness — in a way that makes the seller feel confident choosing you.
Here’s what that includes:
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Clean offer structure: Minimized contingencies (when appropriate), flexible closing dates, and strong earnest money deposits
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Fully underwritten pre-approval: Not just pre-qualified — fully vetted by the lender
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Seller-friendly terms: Things like leasebacks or covering small costs can go a long way
🗣 Why Communication with the Seller’s Agent is Everything
One of the most underrated strategies is how I communicate with the listing agent. Before an offer is ever written, I’m already building rapport and gathering critical intel:
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What’s most important to the seller — price? timing? a fast close?
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Are there any competing offers already?
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Would a personal letter or escalation clause help?
💡 Most agents don’t take the time to do this. I do — and it works.
📊 How I Use Market Data to Position Buyers for Success
Your offer should be backed by data, not emotion. I dig deep into local market conditions to craft offers that are strong, but not overblown.
Here’s how I guide my buyers:
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Analyze recent comps (active, pending, and sold) in the same neighborhood
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Track days on market to see how fast homes are moving
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Use pricing psychology to land in the seller’s sweet spot (especially when we’re up against multiple offers)
🎯 The goal: Know exactly where we need to be to win — and not overpay.
🚫 What to Avoid So Your Offer Doesn’t Get Rejected
Even well-intentioned buyers make these mistakes that can cost them the home:
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Submitting lowball offers in a hot market
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Skipping pre-approval or sending incomplete paperwork
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Overloading the offer with contingencies that scare sellers
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Failing to follow up (or sending the offer with no context or conversation)
If you’re serious about getting your offer accepted, these are deal-killers to avoid.
🎥 Watch the Video: “How to Get Your Offer Accepted"
I break all of this down in detail in my new video — including real examples and success stories. If you're planning to buy a home in 2025, this is the playbook I use for every buyer I work with.
📍 You’ll learn:
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How to write a compelling, clean offer
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Why terms often beat price
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How I leverage data to give you a competitive edge
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What sellers care about most — and how to use that to your advantage
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Reach out to Jarett Richards today for trusted real estate guidance that’s compliant, efficient, and seller-focused.
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📍 Based in Orange County, CA
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