Offer a Reasonable Earnest Money . If you are presenting a solid cash offer, you should put up more money. If you are concerned with losing your earnest money, consider using a promissory note. Offer a Short Closing Date . Another way to get an agent to take you seriously is to offer a fast closing.
Nothing makes an agent salivate more than the thought of a commission check in ten days.
If the agent has another offer presented to him, he will usually advise his client to take the offer with a larger earnest money and faster close than an offer which is higher in price. Insist on Presenting Creative Offers in Person . If you present a creative offer to an agent, it will not be represented to the owner in the same enthusiastic fashion. As stated above, agents do not like creative offers - they like conventional offers from solid buyers. If you want the owner to hear all of the great benefits of your offer, insist on presenting the offer in person.