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Explain an offer to your seller clearly and fairly

A clear summary of each offer with the buyer's position, conditions and timing, so your seller can compare them and decide.

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When to use it

Whenever an offer comes in

Step by step

  1. Note the offer details

    Write down the amount, the buyer's position (chain, mortgage agreed in principle, cash), conditions, preferred timing and anything they said about the home.

  2. Ask for a clear summary

    Paste the details with this prompt. Use first names or 'Buyer A' rather than full details.

    Prompt to copyI'm an estate agent presenting offers to a seller. Asking price: [price]. Offers: [paste details for each]. Write a short email to the seller that: 1) Lists each offer in a simple table (amount, difference from asking, buyer position, conditions, timing), 2) Explains in neutral plain words the strengths and risks of each, 3) Sets out the seller's options (accept, counter, wait), 4) Asks for their decision by [time]. Be balanced and factual; do not pressure the seller or recommend a choice.
  3. Add your view in your own words

    If you give a recommendation, write it yourself after checking it fits your duties to the seller. Then send the email and follow up with a call.

What you get

Offer A: 5% under asking, first-time buyer, mortgage agreed in principle, no chain, wants to complete in 8 weeks. Offer B: 2% under asking, has a home to sell, not yet on the market. Options: accept A, counter A, or wait for B to sell.

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