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How to Get offers accepted in a Hot Market – 28 Secret Weapons

In a hot market with low inventory, meaning there is a glut of available properties for buyers to purchase, when something comes on the market; you have to be lighting-fast and come out with guns blazing a strong offer!! Sellers are receiving multiple offers at-and-above asking price, the market is highly competitive, and you need your offer to stand out. So how do you get to yes? Here are some ideas categorized by the: (1) Kindness Approach; and (2) Economically Strategic Approach; on how to get your buyers’ offers accepted:

Unequal≠Housing

No tool may be more powerful and scary than the threat or accusation of a Fair Housing violation. Our July article in LifeStyle Magazine, breaks down: (1) The History behind the Fair Housing Act of 1968 (“FHA”); (2) Passing of the FHA, and how it tied into MLK Jr.; (3) Who does the FHA apply to? (4) Prohibited Discriminatory Practices In Housing Sales and Rentals; (5) Words to Avoid when Advertising your Properties; (6) Exemptions from Discrimination; (7) Not so Obvious Examples of Discrimination; (8) Undercover Informants (“testers”); (9) HUD Enforcement; (10) HUD’s Tools for forcing Compliance; and (11) Civil suits.