Offers & NegotiationHomebuying Glossary
Offer
Also known as Purchase Offer
A formal proposal to buy a home at a specific price and terms, submitted to the seller.
In plain English
An offer is your written proposal to purchase a home — price, financing details, contingencies, requested closing date, and any other terms — submitted through your agent for the seller to accept, reject, or counter.
Why it matters
A strong offer is about more than just price — financing strength, contingencies, and timeline all shape how competitive it looks to a seller.
Where you'll run into it
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