Your Realtor® has contacted just a few days after listing you house, to tell you about an offer just brought in. You would like to take some time to think about it because you may be thinking that someone else might come up with a higher offer. Be careful!

Your Realtor® knows that most often the first offer is usually also the best offer. So if the offer is within reasonable range of asking price, and the buyer has financing available, you may be wise to take the offer.

Most buyers place a deadline on the acceptance of their offer, which may cause pressure to the seller. However, try not to let this feeling influence your decision negatively. It may still be good offer!

Trust your Realtors® experience in this area. They have experience in negotiating transactions and know that there is a period in which the buyer may get "cold feet". If they have to wait too long for a response to their offer, they have time to second-guess and may experience doubt about whether they want to take such a big step.

Of course, no one wants to rush the buyer into making a decision they may regret, however, if they have made an offer that looks good it indicates they are ready to buy. This may be the best offer the seller receives and holding out for more may end up in "souring" a good deal.