The strongest offers combine high price with structural certainty: waived mortgage contingency (even with financing), an appraisal gap clause covering any valuation shortfall, a substantial earnest money deposit, a clean closing timeline, and a buyer who is financially pre-qualified to pass any institutional gatekeepers like co-op boards. A structurally sound offer at a slightly lower price often delivers more net proceeds than a fragile top bid.
From the seller playbook: Competitive Offer Structuring: Beyond Nominal Price
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