When do you know if someone has made an offer on our house?

Question

We have our house on the maket, and we had seomone come look at it tonight. how soon after someone looks at your house do you know if they made an offter. I know these people prob didnt. I just wondered if it took a few days or what.

Answer 1

Your agent is supposed to contact you immediately after getting an offer.  Problem is, no telling how long it may take them to write the offer (they may spend weeks looking at other places then decide to make an offer on yours).  Still, once the agent gets the offer they should contact you.

Answer 2

I think it usually takes a day or two. They have to write up an offer with their Realtor. They usually will put in contingents, like contingent upon the house passes their home inspection, that the house appraises for the amount that their mortgage company will lend them, that you have something fixed or replaced..etc.. Your realtor (if you have one) will call and tell you what the offer is and what his opinion is of it..

Good luck and get ready for a wild ride!

Answer 3

You are right to wonder.  Some people buy the house 1 hour after looking at it.  They just know. Other people must think it over for 2 weeks and drive you crazy making up their minds. How long did you wait when you were shopping.  .

Answer 4

Thier real estate agent will make immediate contact after the potential buyer has made an offer.  Trust me, after an offer is made the agent will tell you....they want to sell...that's how they make thieir money...they won't dilly dally over it.