Accepting an Offer

The Price Is Not Always Right

The highest number isn't always the smartest decision, and this is exactly where emotion needs to step aside. Terms, contingencies, and buyer qualifications often carry more weight than the price itself. We give you clear, objective guidance backed by local Utah market data, so you can evaluate every offer on its merits and choose the one that truly protects your investment.

Negotiating To Win

We negotiate the way we do everything else: facts first, feelings aside. Every offer is evaluated against real market data with your long-term goals as the priority, not the emotion of the moment. That means keeping the buyer engaged while making sure the terms actually work in your favor.

The Initial Agreement and Deposit

Once you and the buyer land on terms, you'll both sign the Purchase Agreement, and the buyer places a deposit into escrow. Escrow is a neutral third party, either a title company or an attorney, responsible for holding and distributing all funds tied to the sale until closing.

Laws differ by state, but most agreements require considerations: buyer deposits held in escrow until the contingencies of the Purchase Agreement are met.

A few ways we keep this process simple and protected:

• Put it in writing. Counter-offers, verbal agreements, and addendums all get documented and signed by both parties. We draft every record and provide copies so nothing gets left to memory.
• Stay on schedule. Every contingency in the Purchase Agreement comes with a deadline, and hitting those deadlines keeps the negotiation moving and both parties out of breach. We track every milestone and keep you a step ahead the entire way.