Welcome back! In our last post, we introduced the first set of conditions that you should have on your home offer whenever possible. We also talked about when it might be necessary to waive it, as well as the Realtor®’s role in protecting you during this critical time.

Today, we’ll pick up where we left off and show you four more conditions you want to consider when buying your next home.

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Appraisal Condition

The appraisal condition ensures that the home is appraised for at least the purchase price. If the appraisal comes in lower than expected, the buyer has the right to renegotiate the price or walk away from the deal.

How it Protects the Buyer

This condition offers protection against market volatility and helps ensure that you don’t overpay for the property. If the home is appraised for less than the agreed upon price, the buyer has an out to either adjust the deal or cancel it.

The Realtor®’s Role

A skilled agent knows how to word the appraisal condition effectively and can also help you assess the market conditions to determine whether waiving this condition might be necessary in a competitive bidding situation.

Again, this is a very real situation that we have dealt with often. Not long ago, we sold a home where the buyer did not get an appraisal sufficient to the value of the home. Without this condition, the buyer had to come up with extra money for their down payment, which they were fortunately able to borrow from family members. Obviously, Weeks Group did not represent this buyer, because we would not have allowed this to happen!

When to Waive

Waiving the appraisal condition can be a way to make your offer more competitive, especially in a multiple-offer situation. However, it could also leave you on the hook for paying more than the home is worth.

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Closing Date Flexibility

A flexible closing date condition gives buyers some flexibility in coordinating the timing of the closing, whether it’s to align with selling their current property or simply to allow more time to arrange logistics of the move.

How it Protects the Buyer

A flexible closing date ensures you have enough time to make a smooth transition from one property to another. Ultimately, it helps to reduce the stress of rushed moves. It can also save you the unexpected expense and stress of having to arrange for temporary accommodations.

The Realtor®’s Role

A good Realtor® knows when to negotiate the closing date to suit your needs while also being mindful of the seller’s preferences. A well-structured condition can make your offer more attractive without losing your ability to manage your own timeline.

When to Waive

In a competitive market, offering to accommodate the seller’s desired closing date could be the key to having your offer accepted over others. A real estate agent will help you gauge whether waiving this condition could work to your advantage.

Did you miss part one of this article? Catch up on some other must-have conditions right here.

Sale of Buyer’s Property Condition

This condition gives buyers the opportunity to back out of the deal if they cannot sell their current home before closing.

How it Protects the Buyer

It protects you from being financially stretched by requiring you to manage two properties at once. Without this condition, you may end up with the financial burden of two mortgages or having to close before your current home is sold.

The Realtor®’s Role

A professional Realtor® can help you craft a well-detailed sale of property condition, ensuring you have ample time to sell your existing home without jeopardizing the purchase of your new one. It has become more common in current market conditions (this may change) to have these offers accepted by sellers. However, there is a lot of work to expertly prepare the story to the sellers so they feel comfortable accepting an offer that may not complete if your home doesn’t sell in an agreed timeline.

When to Waive

In a hot market, sellers may be hesitant to wait for you to sell your property. In this case, waiving this condition could give your offer a better chance of being accepted. However, this is very risky and should only be done in certain circumstances. Another alternative is to negotiate a longer closing date to help ensure the timing.

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Protecting Your Interests: The Importance of Detail and Knowledge

One of the most crucial roles of a real estate agent is to protect the best interests of their clients. That means not only finding the right home but also ensuring there is no potential for latent issues or problems to arise during the transaction or after you take possession of the property. Often, it’s how you write and detail the content of conditions that can make a huge difference in how well you’re protected.

A well-crafted offer can help avoid problems before they even arise, whether it’s identifying issues in a home inspection or ensuring that the appraisal meets your expectations. While many agents can submit basic conditions, it’s the attention to detail and depth of knowledge that truly protects you from hidden risks. And how it is presented to the seller. Unfortunately, not all Realtors® take the time or have the expertise to safeguard their clients in this way.

Some may fail to structure conditions properly, leaving gaps that could expose buyers to unforeseen risks. As a buyer, you need an agent who is not only an expert negotiator familiar with the local market and trends in Barrie and Simcoe County, but also an expert in crafting offers that protect you to the fullest.

By working with an experienced Realtor® who understands the importance of every condition in your offer, you ensure you’re well- prepared to tackle any potential issues that arise, both before and after closing.

As always, Weeks Group is here for you to support you at every stage of your home search. You can connect with our Barrie real estate agents today at 705.305.4174 or email hello@weeksgroup.ca with any questions.