{"id":104547,"date":"2025-08-15T08:44:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T15:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=104547"},"modified":"2025-08-15T08:44:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T15:44:32","slug":"highest-and-best-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/highest-and-best-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"Highest and Best Offer: How To Win the House You Want"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key takeaways\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What does the highest and best offer in real estate mean?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&#8217;s a request from a seller with multiple offers, asking buyers to submit their most attractive bid, considering both price and terms, by a specific deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Highest and best vs. best and final offer?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A &#8220;highest and best&#8221; offer allows for potential negotiation, while a &#8220;best and final&#8221; offer is a one-shot deal with no back-and-forth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to win a highest and best offer?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make your offer stand out by providing a competitive price, having fewer contingencies, and offering favorable terms like flexibility on the closing date.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not easy to buy a house in today\u2019s hot market. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/magazine\/real-estate-news\/more-listings-fewer-closings-is-a-market-shift-underway\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2024 from the National Association of REALTORS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NAR), the average home had nearly three offers by the time it was sold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these conditions, homeowners may be looking for potential buyers to give their highest and best offer. This is when they challenge home buyers to come forward with the best price and terms. In those instances, you could find yourself in a bidding war with other home buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at how a \u201chighest and best offer\u201d bidding process works as well as how it differs from best and final offers. We\u2019ll also discuss various ways to make your offer stand out from the rest when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/guides\/buy\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buying a house<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What does the highest and best offer in real estate mean?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A highest and best offer request is usually made when a seller has received multiple offers on their home and asks all prospective buyers to submit their most attractive bids within a specific time limit. Once the seller has received all the offers, they will review them and pick the best one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that there are really two separate pieces to this. Sellers, of course, want to see your highest offer to get as much money as possible out of the sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, they also want your best offer. Although <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-much-to-offer-on-a-house\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how much money you offer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a big piece of that, it\u2019s not the only consideration. Sellers also want certainty. The second-highest bid in terms of dollars could win if it has fewer contingencies or there are better terms associated with the sale, like flexibility around moving dates or offering a certain amount above the appraised price.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Highest and best vs. best and final offer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another method sellers use to make a quick sale is to call for a buyer\u2019s \u201cbest and final offer,\u201d which gives buyers one shot to make an offer that satisfies the seller\u2019s wants. A best and final offer will yield the highest bid and have the fewest conditions inhibiting a sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is different from the highest and best offer strategy, because with the highest and best offer, you\u2019re still inviting room for negotiation. When they have multiple bidders in the highest and best offer scenario, the seller may try to play buyers off each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When home sellers ask buyers to make their best and final offer, they&#8217;re asking someone to come to the table with the highest price they\u2019re willing to pay on the most favorable terms, and remove the back-and-forth. It\u2019s worth noting that one of the places where you might see more best and final offer scenarios is an urban area. Residences near restaurants, attractions, and public transport that might attract people to the city often tend to be in limited supply, and there can be heavy competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why does a seller use a best and final offer strategy?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few common scenarios where a seller and their listing agent might ask for the best and final offer from prospective buyers. Let\u2019s briefly touch on them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The seller wants to speed up the selling process.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Asking for a best and final offer signals that a seller isn\u2019t interested in a prolonged negotiation. They want everyone to make the offer by a certain date and time, so they can pick the best one in their eyes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The seller is trying to handle a multiple-offer situation.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rather than going between several buyers and negotiating separately, sellers sometimes want to just get the best and final offers from the remaining buyers in a bidding war after a certain point.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The seller\u2019s agent wants to start a bidding war.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The seller\u2019s agent may want to see if they can drum up enough interest to start a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/guides\/buy\/how-to-win-a-bidding-war\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bidding war<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the home by asking for someone\u2019s best and final offer. This can be an effective strategy when there are fewer homes available for buyers, i.e., a seller\u2019s market.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to win the highest and best offer scenarios?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When facing multiple offers, highest and best or otherwise, there are certain strategies you can adopt to tip the odds in your favor. Getting chosen in a multiple-offer situation isn\u2019t easy, but these tips can help you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/making-an-offer-on-a-house\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make a winning offer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Don\u2019t overbid (or bid against yourself)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin, you want to bid enough to win without going over your budget and forcing you to pay for an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-know-if-a-house-is-overpriced\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overpriced house<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You also don\u2019t want to get into a situation where you\u2019re bidding against yourself by making an offer that you and your real estate agent are sure no one else could match.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Make an irresistible offer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no doubt that the purchase price you\u2019re offering has to at the very least be competitive with the other offers being made. However, it\u2019s certainly far from the only thing that matters. There are other ways to make your offer stand out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do this by working with your buyer agent to communicate with the listing agent and determine what\u2019s most important to the seller to prevent the deal from falling through. Here are a couple of examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Have a mortgage preapproval letter<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little else makes you look like a serious buyer than a mortgage preapproval letter. This demonstrates to a seller that you have initial approval for a mortgage and will commit to making the sale happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/rocket-mortgage-application?ltc=RDFNRMA&amp;appToken=e48abbf4-8f6a-4c77-8cf7-5ec1f7da51de&amp;rf_sid=82&amp;rf_cid=80886618&amp;rf_bid=gwk9QQgqQ_619gPuTOrSSA&amp;qls=RFN_RMRDFN25.YU7BHG0WRF\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preapproved for a mortgage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll need to submit documentation validating your identification, income, and assets, which can include bank statements, pay stubs, and tax returns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Waive contingencies<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sellers value knowing that they will get to the closing table, and you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/contingencies-in-real-estate\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making a no-contingency offer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make that a stronger possibility for them. While you can and should get a home inspection, in a particularly hot multiple-bid scenario, you may decide to waive your inspection contingency and give up the right to walk away if something is wrong with the house. However, it\u2019s important to consider what the long-term costs could be should repairs be needed that you weren\u2019t aware of because you did not have an inspection conducted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, if you\u2019re getting a mortgage, you\u2019ll be required to get an appraisal because the home is collateral for the loan. However, if you\u2019re comfortable with your financial situation and really want the house, you might waive the appraisal contingency and guarantee to bring the difference between the appraised value and the purchase price in cash.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Make an all-cash offer<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since many sellers want to close the sale quickly, they\u2019ll typically favor all-cash offers to move the process along. When <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/cash-offer-on-house\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making a cash offer on a house<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you still need to show proof of funds, which you can obtain from your bank. Just make sure you\u2019re not depleting your finances too severely with a cash offer, as you still need to afford all the additional expenses like insurance, taxes, and utilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Leave a sizable earnest money deposit<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t make an all-cash offer, you could instead make a generous <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-earnest-money\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">earnest money <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deposit on the house. This deposit tells a seller you\u2019re really interested in the home, since if a buyer backs out of the sale, the seller can still keep the deposit. In many cases, a seller will favor a lower offer if the buyer leaves a larger earnest money deposit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Be flexible with closing<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the seller wants to move quickly and needs to be closed by a certain date, your flexibility could help you win in this scenario. The same goes if the seller needs more time in the home. If you show you\u2019re willing to work with a seller\u2019s timeline, you can give your offer the boost it needs to win the home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Send your response immediately<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the buyers find a house they want, they should make their offer as soon as they can. It shows that they\u2019re serious. On the other hand, an offer that comes in past the deadline will probably be rejected. Sellers have timelines, so it\u2019s a good practice to act fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you know what your top-end offer is based on your budget and the market for the home. Additionally, you should stay in constant contact with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockethomes.com\/blog\/home-buying\/what-does-a-real-estate-agent-do\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real estate agent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They act as an invaluable go-between in negotiations and a source of market knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Remember the escalation clause<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re worried about being outbid, but you also don\u2019t want to overpay by betting against yourself, an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-an-escalation-clause\/#:~:text=An%20escalation%20clause%20is%20a,overpay%20beyond%20a%20set%20limit.\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">escalation clause <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">could be the answer. An escalation clause says you\u2019ll go X amount over and above any higher offers a seller might get up to a level that you set.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve put an initial offer of $450,000 on a house. To protect yourself in a potential bidding war, you\u2019ve said that you\u2019d go $5,000 over any other offer up to $480,000. For instance, if someone bids $460,000, you\u2019ll bid $465,000. In this way, you\u2019re putting your best foot forward, but you\u2019re not overpaying if there are no other offers. It\u2019s a good idea to consult with your real estate agent on the suggested budget and the level of escalators.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Keep it professional<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though it was previously common to write a buyer\u2019s letter to a seller, many real estate agents may advise sellers against reading these letters. Agents feel sellers may be drawn to buyers with a good story that reminds the seller of themselves and may inadvertently take a less favorable deal out of sympathy. There\u2019s also the possibility that this leads to a form of unintentional discrimination, which can potentially open the seller up to legal issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to write a letter, make sure to keep the tone friendly but professional. Say how interested you are in the house, but don\u2019t go too in-depth with personal details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use that letter to highlight the strengths of your offer, like your purchase price or the fact that you\u2019re willing to put down a larger earnest money deposit compared to a competing offer. Also, mention any contingencies you\u2019re waiving or concessions you\u2019re making.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Get documents ready<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a prerequisite in many markets to have your financing lined up with a mortgage lender before making an offer. If you have one, submit your preapproval letter (or better yet, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketmortgage.com\/learn\/get-a-leg-up-on-the-competition-with-verified-approval\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verified Approval Letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) with your offer as proof of funds. You should also have in mind the offer you\u2019re going to start with and the top line of your budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to edit your preapproval letter to only show what you\u2019re willing to put in on the offer. They don\u2019t need to know how high you\u2019re going to go out of the gate unless it\u2019s a best and final offer scenario.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Prepare to move on<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the heat of the bidding war, it can be difficult to know when to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/backing-out-of-buying-a-house\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">back out of buying a property<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockethomes.com\/blog\/home-buying\/can-i-back-out-of-buying-a-house\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Emotions run high in the moment, and it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Know your top line and how much you\u2019re willing to concede in advance because it will be easier to avoid crossing the line in the sand at that point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do intend to withdraw from a bidding war, communicate this through your real estate agent. You can also put in a backup offer to be next in line in case the original offer falls through and you\u2019re still looking for a home. At the same time, don\u2019t wait around hoping for something that might not happen. If you find another house you like, don\u2019t hold back.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can you make a counteroffer after a final offer?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A buyer can sometimes counter after a final offer as long as no contract has been signed. It all depends on the market conditions, which could make this method a little complicated and sometimes risky. Depending on the market, countering after a \u201cfinal\u201d offer could work to your advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making a counteroffer a few days after the final offer was presented allows the buyer and seller to reopen negotiations and improve the terms of the deal. It&#8217;s important to know that once the buyer accepts an offer and signs the contract, they can\u2019t make a new offer \u2013 the offer is then legally binding. Counteroffering days after the final offer may not be a viable strategy in a seller\u2019s market where homes are selling faster than buyers can find them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your real estate agent can help you determine how to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-negotiate-on-house-price\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> negotiate the best offer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your seller, regardless of the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The bottom line about the best and final offer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When structuring your highest and best offer, it\u2019s not all about price. Sellers want certainty and flexibility. Sometimes, waiving certain things like contingencies and giving sellers more time to move out can put you over the top. You should also be prepared to use an escalation clause in a bidding war and have your finances in order. A real estate agent can help you through the intricacies here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to make your offer stand out from the rest? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketmortgage.com\/alf\/bam-orbit\/loanType?qlsource=rhtextlink\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start an application today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for initial mortgage approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently asked questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> What is considered a strong home offer?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0A strong offer is one with a competitive price, minimal contingencies, a solid<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/mortgage-pre-approval\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-approval letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and favorable terms for the seller, such as a flexible or quick closing date.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> How to request a best and final offer?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The seller&#8217;s agent contacts all potential buyers to inform them that the seller has received multiple offers and is requesting their single, most competitive bid by a specific deadline.\u00a0 For example, &#8220;Thank you for your offer on 123 Main Street. The seller has received multiple bids and is requesting your best and final offer by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 8th.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key takeaways\u00a0 What does the highest and best offer in real estate mean? It&#8217;s a request from a seller with multiple offers, asking buyers to submit their most attractive bid, considering both price and terms, by a specific deadline. Highest and best vs. best and final offer? 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