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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1670852810251{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”back_div”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1657728499249{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJteV9iYWNrX2J1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUwQSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuY29uc3VsdGFudHMtaW1tb2JpbGllci5jb20lMkZlbiUyRnByb3BlcnR5LWd1aWRlcyUyRiUyMiUzRSUzQyUyMEJhY2slMjB0byUyMHByb3BlcnR5JTIwZ3VpZGVzJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUwQSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1739372309018{background-image: url(https:\/\/staging.consultants-immobilier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/offre_achat.jpg?id=12325) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”override_left”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1657728499249{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”override_pos”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1662026446228{background-color: #e4e4e4 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Making a Real Estate Offer: Steps and Tips” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:37|text_align:center|color:%23040e31″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1739372430082{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}” el_class=”relative_pos”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” el_class=”firstblock guide-wrapper-row vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex” css=”.vc_custom_1765897502487{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”4\/5″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”resume_block”][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”content_block”]Did you fall in love with a property after a visit? Making a <\/span>real estate purchase offer<\/b> is the next step! This proposal marks the beginning of negotiations between buyers and sellers. A well-written offer makes all the difference, showing your interest in the property and proving your seriousness. Want to succeed in your property purchase? Here are all the key steps to writing a compelling purchase offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are the Steps to Making a Purchase Offer?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Buying a property<\/b> is a major life project. Whether it\u2019s a primary or secondary residence, this investment contributes to building your wealth. The purchase offer is the first step in making your investment a reality. We recommend preparing it in advance, even before browsing <\/span>real estate listings in Paris<\/span><\/a> or any other city.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Assess the Property’s Purchase Price?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Evaluating the property is one of the first<\/span> real estate sale steps<\/span><\/a>. After contacting the seller or the real estate professional handling the transaction, gather information about the property’s strengths. Factors like location, size, overall condition, and neighborhood appeal are important. They help you assess the selling price in comparison to the local market. Visiting the property allows you to refine your<\/span> real estate valuation<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Securing Mortgage Pre-Approval<\/b><\/h3>\n

We recommend <\/span>securing your financing<\/b> before the visit. A mortgage pre-approval from your bank is a strong argument to reassure sellers. Whether mentioned verbally or included in your written proposal, it increases your chances of getting a positive response to your <\/span>purchase commitment<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

When to Make a Real Estate Offer?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Did you fall in love with a property during a visit? You should make your offer within hours or days. It is then sent to the seller, who will respond within a few days. If accepted, the property is reserved for you, and the process continues with the signing of the preliminary contract and then the<\/span> final deed of sale<\/span><\/a>. Once the purchase agreement is signed, the seller cannot back out. However, they can reject your offer or <\/span>make a counteroffer<\/b>, which you are free to accept or decline.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Your Obligations After Making an Offer?<\/b><\/h3>\n

A purchase offer is binding. If accepted, this document reserves the property under the agreed terms (sale price, conditions, etc.). Before submitting an offer, it is essential to have the financial means to buy the property and <\/span>the legal capacity to sign the sales contract.<\/b><\/p>\n

Once the offer is signed, the property is considered reserved. According to French law (Article 1589-1 of the Civil Code), the owner cannot request additional payments. Otherwise, a judge may declare the offer null and void. A deposit is paid upon signing the preliminary contract, with the remaining amount transferred to the seller at the notary\u2019s office upon <\/span>signing the final deed<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Write Your Purchase Offer?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The real estate market is highly competitive, and sought-after properties often attract multiple buyers. Writing a <\/span>clear and convincing purchase offer<\/b> helps you stand out. Your offer should be carefully drafted and include the following details:<\/span><\/p>\n