When it comes time to make an offer, we can provide current market information and will assist you in drafting your offer. We will communicate the offer, sometimes known as an Offer to Purchase (a legal document which specifies the terms and conditions of your offer to purchase the home) to the seller, or the seller's representative, on your behalf. Sometimes there may be more than one offer on a property coming in at the same time. Again, we can guide you through this process. The offer can be firm or conditional. Firm Offer to Purchase: Usually preferable to the seller, because it means that you are prepared to purchase the home without any conditions. If the offer is accepted, the home is yours. Conditional Offer to Purchase: Means that you have placed one or more conditions on the purchase, such as "subject to home inspection", "subject to financing" or "subject to sale of buyer's existing home". The home is not sold until all the conditions have been met. Your Offer to Purchase will be presented as soon as possible. The seller may accept the offer, reject it, or submit a counter-offer. The counter-offer may be in reference to the price, the closing date, or any number of variables. The offers can go back and forth until both parties have agreed or one of you ends the negotiations. Elements of an Offer   Price The offer price depends on the local market conditions, your opinion of the value of the property, and the market information that we provide to you. The price you offer may be different from the seller's asking price. Deposit The deposit shows your good faith and will be applied against the purchase of the home when the sale closes. WE can advise you on an appropriate amount. Terms The terms of the offer includes the total price offered and the financing details. You may arrange your own financing or ask to assume the seller's mortgage, especially if it has an attractive interest rate. Conditions The conditions might include "subject to home inspection", "subject to you obtaining financing", or "subject to you selling your property". Inclusions and Exclusions Includsions and exclusions might include appliances and certain fixtures or decorative items, such as window coverings or mirrors. Closing or Possession Date The closing date is generally the day the title of the property is legally transferred and the transaction of funds finalized unless otherwise specified (except in Manitoba and Quebec). Note: In British Columbia the Possession Date is legally 1 to 3 days after closing.